Vision
What it means
A clear, compelling picture of a better future that guides present choices.
Reach for it when praising direction that connects aspiration with priorities
Their vision puts a safe public space within a short walk of every child.
Words to choose between 8
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playful
Fits when an informal metaphor for durable direction fits
Careful North star can become vague branding unless concrete decisions follow from it.
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everyday
Fits when a specific result can be stated and measured
Careful A goal is narrower and may not explain the larger future it serves.
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warm
Fits when the desired future is hopeful but not yet operational
Careful Aspiration names the hope and does not provide the coherent direction of a vision.
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warm
Fits when emotional hope and imagination should feel personal
Careful Dream can sound unrealistic if the plan already has evidence and commitments.
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warm
Fits when the reason for acting matters more than the imagined result
Careful Purpose explains why; vision shows what the changed future should look like.
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professional
strategy
Fits when coordinated choices and tradeoffs determine how to proceed
Careful Strategy is the route, not the future picture guiding it.
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formal
Fits when anticipating future consequences is the key strength
Careful Foresight predicts what may happen and does not necessarily express a preferred future.
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formal
Fits when a model of excellence guides judgment
Careful An ideal can be abstract or unattainable, while a useful vision should orient action.
Opposites 3
- aimlessness
- myopia
- shortsightedness
Common phrases 3
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clear vision
A clear vision helped the partners reject attractive but distracting projects.
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shared vision
The shared vision emerged only after residents described daily life in the new square.
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vision for the future
Her vision for the future includes repair skills in every school.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated