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VIZHN/ˈvɪʒn/

Vision is sight, an idea of the future, or a mental picture: a vision statement; poor vision. Sight is the body sense; plan is more concrete. The trust’s vision statement is not a budget. Mix-up: version is a form of a text (already in the dictionary). Do not treat a slogan as a costed plan.

Meaning

Sight; also an idea of the future, or a mental picture.

Examples

• “The trust’s vision statement is not a substitute for a budget line.”
• “Blurred vision featured in the concussion protocol, which is the sight sense.”

Good to know

a vision of / for; a vision statement; 20/20 vision. Everyday (eyes): sight. Trap: version. Leadership copy and biology. Future idea or eyesight.

Near in meaning

sight

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