vision
Vision refers to the physical ability to see using the eyes, or the mental capacity to imagine and plan for future events with wisdom or creativity. It can also describe a vivid mental image or a supernatural appearance.
Examples
3 of 5He went to the eye doctor because his vision was starting to get blurry.
He visited an optometrist because his eyesight was becoming less clear.
The government's vision for the country includes major infrastructure improvements and economic stability.
The official plan for the nation's future focuses on building projects and financial health.
I have this vision of us living in a small cottage by the sea when we retire.
I often imagine a future where we live in a little house on the coast after work.
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'television' (tele = far + vision = seeing); it is a device that allows you to see things from far away.
Quick Quiz
The CEO presented a bold _____ for the company's expansion into the European market.
Correct!
The correct answer is: vision
Examples
He went to the eye doctor because his vision was starting to get blurry.
everydayHe visited an optometrist because his eyesight was becoming less clear.
The government's vision for the country includes major infrastructure improvements and economic stability.
formalThe official plan for the nation's future focuses on building projects and financial health.
I have this vision of us living in a small cottage by the sea when we retire.
informalI often imagine a future where we live in a little house on the coast after work.
The researcher discussed how tunnel vision can occur during high-stress cognitive tasks.
academicThe academic explained the narrowing of the visual field during difficult mental activities.
Our corporate vision is to become the leading provider of eco-friendly software solutions.
businessOur company's long-term goal is to be the top seller of sustainable technology.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
20/20 vision
perfect visual acuity or perfect understanding of a past event
vision of beauty
someone or something that is exceptionally beautiful to look at
field of vision
the entire area that a person can see when their eyes are fixed in one position
Often Confused With
A 'view' is what you see from a specific place; 'vision' is the physical sense of seeing or a dream for the future.
Visual is an adjective describing things related to sight, while vision is the noun for the faculty itself.
Usage Notes
Use 'vision' when discussing the biological sense of sight or a metaphorical 'big picture' plan. In business settings, it is almost always paired with 'mission'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'The vision from the hotel was nice' when they should use 'view'. Vision is the capacity, view is the scenery.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'television' (tele = far + vision = seeing); it is a device that allows you to see things from far away.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'visio', which means 'the faculty of seeing' or 'a thing seen'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Western business culture, having a 'vision' is considered a primary trait of successful leadership and entrepreneurship.
Quick Quiz
The CEO presented a bold _____ for the company's expansion into the European market.
Correct!
The correct answer is: vision
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and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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