Vision — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Vision
Vision (noun)
- the act or power of seeing, sight
- the special sense by which the qualities of an object (such as color, luminosity, shape, and size) constituting its appearance are perceived through a process in which light rays entering the eye are transformed by the retina into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve
- something seen in a dream, trance, or ecstasy; especially, a supernatural appearance that conveys a revelation
Vision (verb)
- envision
Vision (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
"a vision of the future that no other film director had ever created"
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the ability to see
"the bright light temporarily robbed me of vision"
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the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
"believed he'd seen a vision of his mother"
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concern or preparation for the future
"a company president with the long-range vision that his firm needs to survive in the global economy"
Vision (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to form a mental picture of
"visioned her idea of the perfect meal"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Vision
The most common words with a similar meaning to Vision:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Vision
Words with the opposite meaning of Vision:
Near Antonyms of Vision
Word Forms of Vision
Inflections: visioned, visioning
Derived words: visional (adjective), visionally (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Vision
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin vision-, visio, from vidēre to see wit
First known use: 13th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Vision
- CEFR level: B1 English Vocabulary — Page 16
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 15
- Topics: Body & Health
Words & Phrases Containing Vision
Frequently Asked Questions about Vision
What does "Vision" mean?
"Vision" means the act or power of seeing, sight. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the act or power of seeing, sight. It has 5 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Vision"?
Other words for "Vision" include chimera, conceit, daydream, delusion, dream, fancy, fantasy and figment. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Vision" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Vision"?
There are 140 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Vision". Common alternatives include chimera, conceit, daydream, delusion, dream, fancy, fantasy, figment, hallucination and illusion.
What is the opposite of "Vision"?
Antonyms of "Vision" include improvidence, myopia and shortsightedness. Near antonyms include actuality, fact, reality and hindsight.
How do you use "Vision" in a sentence?
Examples of "Vision" in a sentence: "a vision of the future that no other film director had ever created"; "the bright light temporarily robbed me of vision"; "believed he'd seen a vision of his mother".
Is "Vision" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Vision" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Vision" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B1-level word, "Vision" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Vision"?
"Vision" is pronounced /ˈvi-zhən/ and divided into syllables as vi·sion.