imaging
UK: ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ | US: ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ
n. the process of creating visual representations of objects or internal structures, especially in medical or scientific contexts
vt. the act of forming a mental picture or concept of something
The word "imaging" derives from the Latin imago (meaning "copy" or "representation"), which evolved into Old French image before entering Middle English. The suffix -ing is a productive English morpheme used to form nouns (denoting the result of an action) or verbs (indicating the act itself). The term originally referred to artistic or mental representations but later specialized in scientific and medical contexts (e.g., MRI imaging).
Medical imaging helps doctors diagnose diseases accurately.
She spent hours imaging the perfect vacation in her mind.
The satellite’s imaging technology captured detailed photos of the Earth’s surface.
Brain imaging revealed unusual activity in the patient’s frontal lobe.
The artist’s imaging of mythical creatures was strikingly vivid.