internalization

[ in-tur-nl-ahy-zey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or process of incorporating within oneself the values, knowledge, motives, etc., of others:

   We hope these new assessments will better measure students' internalization of concepts.

2. the act or process of turning emotions or feelings inward or toward oneself:

   The novel is about the internalization of grief and how it can affect previously secure relationships.

Word History and Origins

Origin of internalization¹

internaliz(e) ( def ) + -ation ( def )

Example Sentences

"Our study, for the first time ever, showed that various polymorphic structures of borophene interact with cells differently and their cellular internalization pathways are uniquely dictated by their structures."

From Science Daily

Future studies are needed, however, to determine why cells use phage particles as resources, and whether they have specifically evolved via adaptation to benefit from this internalization.

From Science Daily

For example, we see lower body esteem and greater thin-ideal internalization.

From Scientific American

In “The Bluest Eye,” Toni Morrison encapsulates that internalization in the most profound, poetic and incredible way.

From New York Times

During the course of last year it kicked off its e-commerce internalization programme starting with Japan and expanding it to the United States and the rest of the world.

From Reuters