Actualize: meaning, definitions and examples

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actualize

 

[ หˆรฆktสƒuษ™laษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

business

To make something real or effective, to bring something up to date or to make it relevant again.

Synonyms

execute, fulfill, implement, materialize, realize.

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Word Description / Examples
actualize

Similar to 'actualize', often used interchangeably.

  • The updated software helps actualize the projected goals of the company
  • We need strategies that will actualize our theoretical models
realize

Used when making something imagined or hoped for become reality, or when achieving a goal.

  • She realized her ambition to travel around the world
  • They realized the importance of the project only after it was completed
implement

Used in professional or technical contexts when introducing or putting a plan, decision, or agreement into effect.

  • The company decided to implement the new security measures promptly
  • It's crucial to implement these changes for better performance
materialize

Used when something abstract or anticipated becomes real, often unexpectedly.

  • His fears materialized when he got the letter of rejection
  • The rumors about the merger finally materialized last week
fulfill

Used when completing a task or meeting a requirement, often conveying a sense of satisfaction or achievement.

  • She always knew she would fulfill her dreams of becoming a doctor
  • We need to fulfill the customer's order by the end of the day
execute

Typically used in formal or professional settings to mean carrying out a plan, order, or course of action.

  • The manager executed the new policy efficiently
  • The soldiers were ordered to execute the mission immediately

Examples of usage

  • Let's actualize the plans we discussed last month.
  • The company needs to actualize its marketing strategies to attract more customers.
  • The project manager is responsible for actualizing the team's objectives.
  • It's time to actualize our goals and start working towards achieving them.
  • The government needs to actualize policies that benefit the citizens.

Translations

Translations of the word "actualize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atualizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฆเฅเคฏเคคเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aktualisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memperbarui

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบั‚ัƒะฐะปั–ะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aktualizowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ›ดๆ–ฐใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ“ใ†ใ—ใ‚“ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท actualiser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ actualizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผncellemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐฑ์‹ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุฏูŠุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aktualizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aktualizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๆ–ฐ (gฤ“ngxฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posodobiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppfรฆra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐาฃะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yenilษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ actualizar

Etymology

The word 'actualize' originated from the Latin word 'actualis', which means 'active' or 'in action'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. Over time, 'actualize' has come to be used in various contexts, especially in business and psychology, to signify the act of making something real or effective. The term has gained popularity in modern language usage due to its relevance in discussing the process of turning ideas into reality.

See also: actualities, actuality, actualization, actually.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,484 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.