Humanizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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humanizing

[ˈhjuːmənaɪzɪŋ ]

Definition

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The process of making something more "human-like" or user-friendly, often in reference to technology or interfaces.

Word	Description / Examples
humanizing	Use this when referring to the act of making something more relatable or emotionally accessible, particularly in reference to abstract concepts, robots, or inhumane environments. The documentary did a great job humanizing the struggles of refugees. Adding a human voice to the machine's responses helped in humanizing the AI.
personalizing	Use in situations where you are tailoring something to someone’s personal needs, tastes, or characteristics, often related to gifts or experiences. He personalized the gift by engraving her name on it. The website personalizes content based on user behavior.
customizing	This word is best used when talking about modifying or adapting something to meet individual specific needs or preferences. She spent hours customizing her car with unique paint and accessories. The software allows users to customize the interface to their liking.
tailoring	This word is most appropriate when referring to the adjustment or modification of both physical items (like clothing) and more abstract plans or services to better fit specific requirements. The suit needed some tailoring to fit him perfectly. We are tailoring our marketing strategy to better reach our target audience.

Many companies are focusing on humanizing their chatbots to provide a more natural conversation experience.
Humanizing the user interface can greatly improve the overall user experience.
By humanizing the design, the product becomes more intuitive for users to interact with.
Humanizing technology can help bridge the gap between users and machines.
Humanizing the digital experience can lead to higher engagement and customer satisfaction.

The word comes from the Latin 'humanus', meaning 'human', which emphasizes traits that are kind and compassionate.
It has evolved to refer not only to people but also to processes or actions that enhance understanding and compassion towards others.

Humanizing can lead to greater empathy; studies show that viewing others as individuals rather than as groups can reduce prejudice.
In therapy, humanizing approaches help clients feel more understood and connected, significantly improving mental health outcomes.

In AI and technology, humanizing refers to making machines and devices interact in a more relatable and friendly manner, like using conversational interfaces.
Humanizing technology helps users feel more comfortable, fostering trust and a better user experience.

Writers use humanizing techniques to create more relatable characters, often giving them flaws, fears, and desires to make readers connect emotionally.
In storytelling, humanizing abstract concepts (like love or fear) allows readers to grasp complex emotions more easily.

Activists often emphasize humanizing marginalized communities to increase understanding and advocate for their rights.
Humanizing narratives in social justice highlight personal stories to foster compassion and change public opinion on critical issues.

Translations of the word "humanizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humanizando

🇮🇳 मानवीकरण

🇩🇪 menschlich machen

🇮🇩 memanusiakan

🇺🇦 гуманізація

🇵🇱 humanizowanie

🇯🇵 人間化

🇫🇷 humanisation

🇪🇸 humanización

🇹🇷 insanileştirme

🇰🇷 인간화

🇸🇦 إضفاء الطابع الإنساني

🇨🇿 humanizace

🇸🇰 humanizácia

🇨🇳 人性化

🇸🇮 humanizacija

🇮🇸 mannúðartilburðir

🇰🇿 гуманизация

🇬🇪 ჰუმანიზაცია

🇦🇿 humanizasiya

🇲🇽 humanización