How do you use "vision" in a sentence?

His vision has deteriorated with age. The company's founder had a clear vision of what she wanted to achieve. They share a common vision for the future of education.

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Q: What does "vision" mean?

The ability to see; a mental image of a future possibility Vision has multiple meanings. Literally, it refers to the ability to see with the eyes (eyesight). Figuratively, it means an imaginative view of the future, a mental image of what could be, or an inspiring goal. Leaders are often praised for having 'vision' when they can imagine and work toward future possibilities. It can also mean a supernatural or dream-like experience.

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Meaning: The ability to see; a mental image of a future possibility

视力，视觉；愿景，展望

visión; perspectiva de futuro

視力、視覚；ビジョン、展望

시력, 시각; 비전, 전망

Vision has multiple meanings. Literally, it refers to the ability to see with the eyes (eyesight). Figuratively, it means an imaginative view of the future, a mental image of what could be, or an inspiring goal. Leaders are often praised for having 'vision' when they can imagine and work toward future possibilities. It can also mean a supernatural or dream-like experience.

Vision有多个含义。字面意思是用眼睛看的能力（视力）。比喻地，它意味着对未来的想象性看法、对可能性的心理图像或激励人心的目标。当领导者能够想象并努力实现未来的可能性时，他们经常因为有'愿景'而受到赞扬。它也可以指超自然的或梦幻般的体验。

Vision tiene múltiples significados. Literalmente, se refiere a la capacidad de ver con los ojos (vista). Figurativamente, significa una visión imaginativa del futuro, una imagen mental de lo que podría ser, o un objetivo inspirador. Los líderes son a menudo elogiados por tener «visión» cuando pueden imaginar y trabajar hacia posibilidades futuras. También puede significar una experiencia sobrenatural o similar a un sueño.

Visionには複数の意味があります。文字通りには、目で見る能力（視力）を指します。比喩的には、将来の想像力豊かな見方、可能性の心理的イメージ、または刺激的な目標を意味します。リーダーが将来の可能性を想像し、それに向かって取り組むことができる時、「ビジョンがある」と称賛されることが多いです。超自然的または夢のような体験を意味することもあります。

Vision은 여러 의미를 가집니다. 문자 그대로는 눈으로 보는 능력(시력)을 가리킵니다. 비유적으로는 미래에 대한 상상력 있는 시각, 가능성에 대한 정신적 이미지, 또는 영감을 주는 목표를 의미합니다. 지도자들이 미래의 가능성을 상상하고 그것을 향해 나아갈 수 있을 때 'vision을 가졌다'고 칭찬합니다. 초자연적이거나 꿈과 같은 경험을 의미하기도 합니다.

Examples

His vision has deteriorated with age.
他的视力随着年龄增长而下降了。
Su visión se ha deteriorado con la edad.
彼の視力は年齢とともに低下した。
그의 시력은 나이가 들면서 저하되었다.
The company's founder had a clear vision of what she wanted to achieve.
公司的创始人对她想要实现的目标有着清晰的愿景。
La fundadora de la empresa tenía una visión clara de lo que quería lograr.
会社の創設者は達成したいことについて明確なビジョンを持っていた。
회사 설립자는 자신이 이루고자 하는 것에 대해 명확한 비전을 가지고 있었다.
They share a common vision for the future of education.
他们对教育的未来有着共同的愿景。
Comparten una visión común para el futuro de la educación.
彼らは教育の将来について共通のビジョンを共有している。
그들은 교육의 미래에 대해 공통된 비전을 공유하고 있다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'visio' meaning 'the act of seeing' or 'something seen', from 'visus', past participle of 'vidēre' (to see). Related to 'visible', 'video', 'view', 'visit', and 'wise'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Latin 'videre' meaning to see. The same root gives us 'video' (I see), 'visible', and 'visit' (originally to go to see). A person with good strategic thinking is called a 'visionary' - someone who can see what others cannot.