Humanization: meaning, definitions and examples
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humanization
[ ˌhjuː.mə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ]
social sciences
The process of making something more human or humane, especially in relation to technology or organizational structures.
Synonyms
humane treatment, humanizing
Examples of usage
- Humanization of the workplace is important for employee satisfaction.
- Many companies are focusing on the humanization of artificial intelligence.
- The humanization of robots is a topic of debate in the field of robotics.
healthcare
The practice of providing care and attention to patients as individuals with emotions and personal needs.
Synonyms
patient-centered care, personalized care
Examples of usage
- Hospitals are implementing humanization strategies to improve patient experience.
- The humanization of healthcare services leads to better outcomes for patients.
Translations
Translations of the word "humanization" in other languages:
🇵🇹 humanização
🇮🇳 मानवीकरण
🇩🇪 Humanisierung
🇮🇩 humanisasi
🇺🇦 гуманізація
🇵🇱 humanizacja
🇯🇵 人間化 (にんげんか)
🇫🇷 humanisation
🇪🇸 humanización
🇹🇷 insanileştirme
🇰🇷 인간화 (ingan-hwa)
🇸🇦 أنسنة (ansana)
🇨🇿 humanizace
🇸🇰 humanizácia
🇨🇳 人性化 (rénxìng huà)
🇸🇮 humanizacija
🇮🇸 mannúð
🇰🇿 гуманизация
🇬🇪 ჰუმანიზაცია (humanizatsia)
🇦🇿 humanizasiya
🇲🇽 humanización
Etymology
The term 'humanization' dates back to the mid-19th century and is derived from the word 'humanize'. It emphasizes the importance of treating individuals with dignity, respect, and compassion. The concept has evolved over time to encompass various fields such as technology, healthcare, and social sciences, highlighting the significance of acknowledging and addressing human needs and emotions in different contexts.
See also: dehumanise, dehumanising, dehumanization, dehumanize, dehumanizing, humanitarian, humanitarians, humanity, humanize, humanizing, humankind, humans, inhuman, inhumanity, metahuman, subhuman, superhuman.