actualization — the process of making something real or turning a plan, idea, or potential into reality
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of making something real or turning a plan, idea, or potential into reality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæktʃuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- After years of failed diets, his actualization of a six-pack finally happened—thanks to Photoshop.
- The actualization of the new policy required approval from three different departments.
- My cat's self-actualization goal seems to be sleeping in every possible sunny spot in the house.
actualization
NOUN[/ˌæktʃuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
the process of making something real or turning a plan, idea, or potential into reality
After years of training, her actualization as a concert pianist finally arrived on stage.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'actualis' (real, active) combined with the verb-forming suffix '-ize' and noun suffix '-ation', literally meaning 'the act of making something real'.
Breakdown
actual (real, existing) + -ize (to make/cause to become) + -ation (the act or process of)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After years of failed diets, his actualization of a six-pack finally happened—thanks to Photoshop.”
“The actualization of the new policy required approval from three different departments.”
“My cat's self-actualization goal seems to be sleeping in every possible sunny spot in the house.”
“Psychologists believe self-actualization comes only after basic needs are met.”
“The actualization of his childhood dream to become an astronaut took thirty years and a lot of math.”
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