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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