American English

How to pronounce vision

nounB2Common word
VIHzhn

/ˈvɪ.ʒn̩/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

the ability to see

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Meanings & examples

noun

the ability to see

I have poor vision in my left eye.

These glasses give me clearer vision.

Good to know

For eyesight, say “good vision,” not “a good vision.” “A vision” usually means an idea for the future or an unusual image.

Common phrases & grammar

clear vision · blurred vision · poor vision · peripheral vision

have + adjective + vision

vision in + one/both eyes

noun

a clear idea of what you want to achieve or what you want the future to be like

She has a clear vision for the company’s future.

Our team shares a vision of a cleaner city.

Common phrases & grammar

long-term vision · shared vision · clear vision · vision for the future

a vision for + noun

have + a vision of + noun

nounliteraryless common

an image that seems to appear in your mind, in a dream, or during a religious experience

During the ceremony, she described a vision of a white bird.

He said he had a vision of a bright light.

Common phrases & grammar

religious vision · mystical vision · vivid vision

have + a vision of + noun

describe + a vision of + noun

Useful expressions

vision statement

a short statement of an organization’s future goal

The nonprofit published a new vision statement.

vision impairment

a condition that makes it difficult to see

The program supports children with vision impairment.

vision board

a board with pictures and words showing your goals

She made a vision board for her new career.

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