1. to form an idea or concept of something; to think about or understand something in a particular way
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘conceptualize’

Examples

• The architect began to conceptualise the new building design.
• It’s difficult to conceptualise such large numbers.
• She struggled to conceptualise the abstract theory.
• The team worked together to conceptualise their marketing strategy.
• Children often conceptualise time differently than adults.
• The artist conceptualised the sculpture before creating it.