Externalization: meaning, definitions and examples
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externalization
[ ɪkˌstɜːrnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]
business
The act of transferring a business function or activity from internal to external, especially by outsourcing.
Synonyms
contracting out, delegation, outsourcing
Examples of usage
- Externalization of customer service operations can help companies reduce costs.
- Many companies choose externalization to focus on their core competencies.
- The trend of externalization is becoming more popular in the business world.
psychology
The process of giving tangible form to one's thoughts, feelings, or emotions.
Synonyms
concretization, materialization, objectification
Examples of usage
- Art therapy often involves externalization of internal conflicts.
- Externalization can help individuals better understand their own emotions.
- Children may benefit from externalization of their fears through storytelling.
Translations
Translations of the word "externalization" in other languages:
🇵🇹 externalização
🇮🇳 बाह्यकरण
🇩🇪 Externalisierung
🇮🇩 eksternalisasi
🇺🇦 екстерналізація
🇵🇱 eksternalizacja
🇯🇵 外在化 (がいざいか)
🇫🇷 externalisation
🇪🇸 externalización
🇹🇷 dışsallaştırma
🇰🇷 외재화 (oejaehwa)
🇸🇦 تجسيد خارجي
🇨🇿 externalizace
🇸🇰 externalizácia
🇨🇳 外在化 (wàizàihuà)
🇸🇮 eksternalizacija
🇮🇸 útvæðing
🇰🇿 экстернализация
🇬🇪 გარეიზაცია
🇦🇿 eksternallaşma
🇲🇽 externalización
Etymology
The term 'externalization' originated in the field of psychology in the early 20th century to describe the process of expressing internal thoughts or emotions in a tangible form. It later gained popularity in business contexts to refer to the outsourcing of functions to external parties. The concept of externalization continues to evolve with the increasing globalization of business and the emphasis on efficiency and specialization.
See also: externalize.