noun
image
IHM-ihj
noun
1
A visual representation of something, such as a picture, photo, or drawing.
"She hung a framed image of the mountains above her desk."
"The satellite captured a clear image of the storm forming over the ocean."
2
A digital file, such as a photo file or a complete snapshot of a computer's storage.
"He downloaded the disk image before reinstalling the operating system."
3
A mental picture of something, often imagined rather than real.
"He couldn't shake the image of the accident from his mind."
4
The public perception of a person, brand, or organization.
"The company hired a PR firm to repair its image after the scandal."
verb
1
To form a picture or representation of something, or to depict it.
"The MRI scan imaged the patient's spine in detail."
How to Use Image
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA picture, likeness, or reputation — something that represents how a thing looks or is seen by others.
Common pairings
public image
mirror image
disk image
image of
Word Forms
imaged past tense, images plural, images singular
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Etymology
From Old French image, tracing back to Latin imago, meaning "a likeness or copy." Related to the word "imitate."