Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Visualization has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
"The athlete closed her eyes to create a visualization of the perfect run before stepping onto the track."
The act of visualizing, or something visualized.
"The visualization helped her remember the steps of the complex procedure."
In plain English: Visualization is making something clear and easy to see by creating a mental picture of it.
"The visualization helped him imagine exactly how his new house would look before construction began."
Usage: Use this term to describe either the mental process of forming an image in your mind or the resulting graphic representation used in data analysis and design contexts. It is often confused with "imagination," but visualization specifically emphasizes creating a clear picture rather than just having abstract thoughts.
The word visualization is formed by combining the verb visualize with the suffix -ation to create a noun. It entered English relatively recently as a straightforward construction from its root meaning of making something visible.