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English > 2 senses of the word externalization:
NOUNcognitionexternalization, externalisationattributing to outside causes
actexternalization, externalisation, exteriorization, exteriorisationembodying in an outward form
English > externalization: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningAttributing to outside causes.
Synonymexternalisation
Broaderattribution, ascriptionAssigning to a cause or source
English > externalization: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningembodying in an outward form.
Synonymsexternalisation, exteriorization, exteriorisation
BroaderobjectificationThe act of representing an abstraction as a physical thing