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actualization

actualization

7 7.5
The process of turning an idea into something real or making it seem real
  • noun
  • /ˌæktʃuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • US
translation icon : actualización
  • The actualization of the project required careful planning and a realistic timeline.
  • self-actualization
  • attain actualization
  • achieve actualization

Let's walk through just the process of self actualization as you understand it.

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Examples

  • Self-actualization is a choice.

  • Some were mothers who devoted much of their energy to the actualization of their children.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Let's walk through just the process of self actualization as you understand it.

  • The highest and most evolved motive is self-actualization, a healthy desire to be the best one can be.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The conciliar practice and principle of dialogue begin to renew the actualization of the missionary dynamic of the church.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The teacher emphasized that actualization involves turning dreams into achievable goals.

  • He worked hard on the actualization of his plan to open a bakery in his neighborhood.

Synonyms

realization
vsactualization
  • US
11 3.6

Making a plan or idea real

emphasizes the process, not only the finished outcome
to coming to life
vsactualization
8 3.8

To get active and more real after a time with little activity

focuses on creating reality rather than regaining liveliness
manifestation
vsactualization
  • Texting
6 7.0

A practice of focusing thoughts and goals to bring wanted results

is the neutral process, not tied to belief or ritual
materialization
vsactualization
1 7.2

An idea or plan that becomes real and takes a clear form

may also mean creating only the appearance of reality
reification
vsactualization
  • Formal
1 9.9

Treating an idea as a real thing

refers to making or appearing real, not merely treating ideas as if real
substantialization
vsactualization
9.9

Making an idea or plan into something real

can mean making truly real or just giving the look of reality
concretization
vsactualization
7.8

Making an idea or plan clear and real with details

covers making things real generally, not only turning abstract into specifics

Antonyms

319 4.6

A false idea or appearance that makes you think something is true

112 3.8

An imagined world or story someone creates in their mind

How Real

actualization
  • US
7 7.5
to prototype
1 4.2
plan
1.0
idea
1.0

Surface Forms

actualization singular

Morphology

actualization = actualize (transparent) = actual + ize + ation

Formed from the verb 'actualize' + nominalizing suffix '-ation', indicating the process or result of making something actual; this is a regular and predictable derivation.

Etymology

Actualization comes from the same root as act and action, from a Latin word meaning 'to do'. So actualization is about turning an idea into a real thing or 'making it real', which explains its modern meaning of making something real or giving it the appearance of reality.