konzeptualisieren

to conceptualize; to frame as a concept

verb kon-tsep-too-ah-li-ZEER-en Rare

Origin: from Latin conceptus (conceived)

Usage Note

konzeptualisieren means to form an abstract conceptual framework for understanding something. Used in academic and professional contexts: ein Problem konzeptualisieren (to conceptualize a problem). More formal than sich etwas vorstellen.

Examples

"Die Forscher mussten zunächst das Problem sorgfältig konzeptualisieren."

Natural Translation

The researchers first had to carefully conceptualize the problem.

Literal Translation

The researchers had to first the problem carefully conceptualize.

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