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internalization

 

[ ɪnˌtɜːr.nə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychology

The process of making something a part of one's own understanding or beliefs, often unconsciously.

Synonyms

absorption, assimilation, incorporation

Examples of usage

  • Internalization of cultural norms is a key aspect of socialization.
  • Children internalize the values and behaviors of their parents.
  • Internalization of societal expectations can lead to feelings of pressure and anxiety.
Context #2 | Noun

business

The act of bringing a business function or process that was previously outsourced, in-house.

Synonyms

bringing in-house, in-housing, insourcing

Examples of usage

  • The internalization of customer service improved response times.
  • Internalization of production helped the company save costs.
  • Internalization of the supply chain increased control over logistics.

Translations

Translations of the word "internalization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 internalização

🇮🇳 आंतरिकीकरण

🇩🇪 Internalisierung

🇮🇩 internalisasi

🇺🇦 внутрішнялізація

🇵🇱 internalizacja

🇯🇵 内面化 (ないめんか)

🇫🇷 internalisation

🇪🇸 internalización

🇹🇷 içselleştirme

🇰🇷 내면화 (naemyeonhwa)

🇸🇦 استيعاب

🇨🇿 internalizace

🇸🇰 internalizácia

🇨🇳 内部化 (nèibù huà)

🇸🇮 internalizacija

🇮🇸 innvæðing

🇰🇿 ішкілендіру

🇬🇪 ინტერნალიზაცია

🇦🇿 daxilləşdirmə

🇲🇽 internalización

Etymology

The term 'internalization' originated in the field of psychology, specifically within the context of socialization theory. It was first introduced by Lev Vygotsky, a prominent psychologist, to describe the process by which individuals acquire the beliefs, values, and behaviors of their culture. Over time, the concept has been applied to various disciplines, including business, where it refers to the integration of previously external functions into the internal operations of a company.

See also: internal, internalize, internally.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,519, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.