Meaning & use
Conceptualization
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The process of forming an idea or general concept, especially by abstracting it from particular instances.
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The architect's conceptualization of the museum began with a single sketch of overlapping spirals.
Researchers spent months on the conceptualization of the study before collecting any data.
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Often used in academic, design, and business contexts to describe the early, idea-forming stage of a project, before concrete plans are made.
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