Pronunciation

/ˈɪmɪdʒ/

Definitions

• Noun: (n) A visual representation of something, typically in the form of a picture, photograph, or movie; a mental picture or impression; the general impression that something creates; a symbol or emblem.

  • Example Sentence: “The satellite transmitted high-resolution images of Earth’s surface.”
  • Example Sentence: “She has a clear image of her perfect wedding day in her mind.”
  • Example Sentence: “The company logo serves as an image of their brand identity.”

• Verb: (v) To represent in the form of an image; to create a mental picture of; to project or display an image of.

  • Example Sentence: “The artist skillfully images landscapes onto his canvas.”
  • Example Sentence: “The new technology allows us to image the inner workings of the human brain.”

Phrases

• “Image processing”: The manipulation of digital images using algorithms to enhance, analyze, or compress them.
• “To improve one’s image”: To work on enhancing one’s public perception or reputation.
• “A self-image”: A person’s own perception or mental picture of themselves.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old photo album contained many faded images from our family’s past.”
• Verb: “The scanner will image the document and save it as a PDF file.”

Synonyms

• Picture
• Photograph
• Representation
• Depiction
• Portrait
• Replica
• Vision
• Simulation
• Projection (in the context of creating a mental image)
• Render (in the context of creating a visual representation)