vision
word
/ˈvɪʒən/
VI-zhuhn
/vˈɪʒən/
VI-zhuhn
Definition
Vision is the ability to see, or the images your eyes form. It can also mean a clear idea of what you want the future to be like.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both everyday and professional English. 'Vision' often refers to eyesight in phrases like 'blurred vision' or 'poor vision', and to long-term plans in phrases like 'a vision for the company'. Don't confuse it with 'sight': 'vision' is often broader or more abstract.
Spanish: visión - vistaPortuguese (BR): visão - vistaPortuguese (PT): visão - vistaChinese (Simplified): 视力 - 愿景Chinese (Traditional): 視力 - 願景Hindi: दृष्टि - विज़न - दूरदृष्टिArabic: رؤية - بصرBengali: দৃষ্টি - স্বপ্ন (ভবিষ্যতের ব্যাপারে)Russian: зрение - видение (будущего)Japanese: 視力 - ビジョン (将来像)Vietnamese: thị lực - tầm nhìn (tương lai)Korean: 시력 - 비전 (미래상)Turkish: görme - vizyon (gelecek hakkındaki fikir)Urdu: بینائی - وژن (مستقبل کے بارے میں خیال)Indonesian: penglihatan - visi (gambaran masa depan)
Example Sentences
She has a clear vision for her new school.
basic
His vision for the team is ambitious, but I think it could work.
natural
My grandma has poor vision now.
basic
The doctor checked his vision.
basic
I got scared for a second when my vision went blurry.
natural
What I like about her is that she has vision, not just ideas.
natural