noun
vision
VIH-zhuhn/ˈvɪʒn/
The ability to see, or an image perceived by sight or imagination.
The woman's vision allows her to perceive the red apple.
Etymology
From “see,” vision names both seeing and what is seen. Its use for imagined or supernatural sights provides the bridge to a vivid mental picture of the future.
In context
the vision of this network is to work for a future where all can live and thrive within the means of one planet
More examples
- The eye doctor checks my peripheral vision.
- They share a vision of a neighborhood with more parks.
- In the story, a traveler has visions of a mysterious stranger.
Forms
vision · visions
visionary noun — Someone who imagines bold possibilities for the future.
Similar words
- eyesight
- Specifically the physical ability to see, not imagined images.
- foresight
- Emphasizes anticipating future needs or consequences rather than picturing them.
- apparition
- A seemingly supernatural figure, rather than any imagined picture.