actualization

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ac⋅tu⋅al⋅i⋅za⋅tion

[ak-choo-uh-luh-zey-shuh

–noun

1.	the act or process of actualizing.

2.	Psychology. self-actualization.

Origin:
1815–25; actualize + -ation

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[self-ak-choo-uh-luh-zey-shuh

n, self-ak-]

–noun Psychology.

the achievement of one's full potential through creativity, independence, spontaneity, and a grasp of the real world.

Also called actualization.

Origin:
1935–40

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ac·tu·al·ize (āk'chōō-ə-līz')

v. ac·tu·al·ized, ac·tu·al·iz·ing, ac·tu·al·iz·es

v. tr.

To realize in action or make real: "More flexible life patterns could . . . nurture and renew our spirits through opportunities to actualize personal dreams" (Fred Best).
To describe or portray realistically.

v. intr.
To become actual.
ac'tu·al·i·za'tion (-ə-lĭ-zā'shən) n.

Word Origin & History

self-actualization

1939, from self + actualization. Popularized, though not coined, by U.S. psychologist and philosopher Abraham H. Maslow. (1908-1970).

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