■ noun
1》 a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art.
↘a visible impression obtained by a camera, telescope, or other device, or displayed on a video screen.
↘an optical appearance produced by light from an object reflected in a mirror or refracted through a lens.
↘a mental picture.
↘(in biblical use) an idol.
2》 the general impression that a person, organization, or product presents to the public.
3》 a simile or metaphor.
4》 a person or thing closely resembling another.
↘likeness.
5》 Mathematics a point or set formed by mapping from another point or set.
■ verb make or form an ~ of.
Derivatives
~less adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr., from L. imago ; related to imitate .