Forming a mental picture or image of something in your mind, or making something visible or clear to see.
From Latin 'visualis' (relating to sight) and 'visum' (something seen), combined with '-ize' (to make or become) and '-ing' (present participle). The word became common in English in the 19th century alongside psychology and mental techniques.
Athletes use visualization all the time—studies show that mentally practicing a sports move activates almost the same brain regions as actually doing it! Your brain has trouble distinguishing between a vividly imagined experience and a real one, which is why visualization actually improves performance.
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