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image: image im‧age [ˈɪmɪdʒ] noun [countable]

1. MARKETING the general opinion that most people have of a person, organization, product etc:

• Law suits hurt a company's image and may hinder future fund raising.

• A good advertising campaign will promote a company's corporate image while reminding consumers of the products it makes.

ˈbrand ˌimage MARKETING

the collection of ideas and beliefs that people have about a brand:

• Both BMW and Honda have built their brand images on engineering excellence and high performance.

2. a picture on the screen of a computer or television:

• A small company is leading the way in using lasers to create three-dimensional models from computer images.

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image UK US /ˈɪmɪdʒ/ noun

► [C or U] MARKETING the reputation that a person, organization, product, etc. has, including the characteristics, appearance, etc. that they are known for: create/project/build an image »The logo change is part of an ongoing effort to project a new image that will attract younger customers.
change/improve/protect sb's image »Developers discussed how the impoverished town could improve its image and boost its redevelopment potential.
tarnish/hurt/destroy sb's image »Staff upheavals and clashes with European regulators have tarnished the image of the world's top soft-drinks business.
good/positive/strong image »When working in sales, it is important that you present a positive image.
»a bad/poor/negative image
sb's public/private/professional image » These events give delegates the chance to network and improve their professional image.
»People's choice of product is often more influenced by image than by quality.

► [C] a picture or photograph, especially one shown on a computer or television screen: »You can rotate the image, resize it, zoom in, zoom out, or adjust its color.
»The new scanner delivers exceptional image quality and reliability.
»a computer/digital/photographic image
»black and white/greyscale/color image

→ See also BRAND IMAGE(Cf. ↑brand image), CORPORATE IMAGE(Cf. ↑corporate image)

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Synonyms:

Statue, Form an image of / Idol, object of worship, Fancy, picture / Likeness, effigy, figure, similitude, resemblance, picture, representation of an object (real or fancied) / Trope, figurative expression

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image — Image, ou resemblance et pourtraict fait sur le vif, Effigies, Expressa imago, Icon. Image et semblance ou representation de quelque chose, Idolum idoli. Image et semblance d aucun, Imago imaginis. Une statue et image de pierre ou de bois, Statua … Thresor de la langue françoyse
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