externalization
/ɪkˌstɜːrnələˈzeɪʃən/
Making external, Outsourcing
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The act of expressing or manifesting something internal, such as thoughts, feelings, or processes, in an external or tangible form.
"The artist's sculptures were an externalization of his inner turmoil."
- 2.
The process of transferring functions, services, or responsibilities that were previously handled internally to an outside entity; outsourcing.
"The company considered the externalization of its IT services to cut costs."
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Art can be a powerful externalization of one's deepest emotions.
Art can be a powerful externalization of one's deepest emotions.
The externalization of IT services led to significant cost savings for the company.
The externalization of IT services led to significant cost savings for the company.
In therapy, the externalization of a problem allows individuals to separate themselves from it.
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How do you pronounce externalization?
externalization is pronounced [/ɪkˌstɜːrnələˈzeɪʃən/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does externalization mean?
externalization means "Making external, Outsourcing". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is externalization?
externalization is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "Art can be a powerful externalization of one's deepest emotions." — used to mean "Making external, Outsourcing".
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