imaging

IM-i-jing/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

3 meanings of imaging

1
noununcountable
Making pictures of the inside of something, like the body, that you cannot normally see.
Like taking a photo of the inside of your body instead of the outside.
Doctors used imaging to look at the broken bone.
The hospital bought new imaging machines for scanning the brain.
Similarscanning
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2
verb
Present participle of image. Use this form for the action happening right now.
The doctors are imaging her heart to find the problem.
They spent the morning imaging the old paintings for the archive.
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3
noununcountable
Using pictures in your mind to change how you feel or act.
Like watching a movie in your head to help you feel braver.
Many athletes use imaging to picture a perfect race before they run.
Her therapist taught her imaging to stay calm during stressful moments.
Similarvisualization, imagery

imaging is a form of image

image, verb: To make a picture or copy of something. Full entry

Forms: imageimages he/she/itimaging -ing formimaged past tense, past participle
Spelling: image → imaging: drop the e, add -ing

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