Attributing to outside causes

• Embodying in an outward form

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. attributing to outside causes [syn: externalisation ] embodying in an outward form [syn: externalisation , exteriorization , exteriorisation ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
externalization \externalization\ n. attributing to outside causes. embodying in an outward form. Syn: externalisation, exteriorization, exteriorisation.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1803; see external + -ization .

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Externalization means to put something outside its original borders, especially to put a human function outside the human body. The opposite of externalization is internalization . In a concrete sense, by taking notes, we can externalize the function of ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. a physical thing that typifies an abstract thing; an embodiment or personalization