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Vision

/ˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/

The sense or ability of sight.

📖 Definitions of "Vision"

noun
  1. 1

    The sense or ability of sight.

  2. 2

    Something seen; an object perceived visually.

  3. 3

    Something imaginary one thinks one sees.

    "He tried drinking from the pool of water, but realized it was only a vision."

  4. 4

    (by extension) Something unreal or imaginary; a creation of fancy.

verb
  1. 1

    To imagine something as if it were to be true.

  2. 2

    To present as in a vision.

  3. 3

    To provide with a vision.

🔄 Synonyms of "Vision"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
sightnoun(in the singular) The ability to see.
imaginationnounThe image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images.
imaginativenessnounThe characteristic of being imaginative.
visual sensenounthe ability to see; the faculty of vision
visual sensationnounthe perceptual experience of seeing
visual modalitynounthe ability to see; the faculty of vision

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Vision"

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WordDefinition
sightnoun(in the singular) The ability to see.
imaginationnounThe image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images.
imaginativenessnounThe characteristic of being imaginative.
visual modalitynounthe ability to see; the faculty of vision
visual sensationnounthe perceptual experience of seeing
visual sensenounthe ability to see; the faculty of vision
eyesightnounVision or the faculty of sight.
visualnounRelated to or affecting the vision.
opticalnoun(film) Any special effect requiring laboratory work on the film.
seeingnounThe act or fact of perceiving something with the eyes; eyesight.
perspicacitynounAcute discernment or understanding; insight.
perceptivenessnounThe state of being perceptive; acumen, discernment, insight
clear-sightednessnounThe property of being clear-sighted
envisagedvisualized, conceived, imagined
acumennounQuickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination; acuity of mind.
sensenounAny of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
visionarynounHaving vision or foresight.
perceptionnounThe organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.
fantasynoun(literature) The literary genre generally dealing with themes of magic and the supernatural, imaginary worlds and creatures, etc.
viewnounThe act of seeing or looking at something.

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