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Embedded vs Externalized - What's the difference?

embedded | externalized |

As verbs the difference between embedded and externalized

is that embedded is (embed) while externalized is (externalize).

As an adjective embedded

is part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.

embedded

Verb

(head)
  • (embed)
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.
  • *
  • *
  • Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.
  • externalized

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (externalize)

  • externalize

    English

    Verb

    (externaliz)
  • To make something external or objective
  • To represent something abstract or intangible as material; to embody
  • (psychology) To attribute emotions etc to external circumstances; to project
  • (economics) To direct to others, as costs or benefits.
  • Offering high-quality software as open-source externalizes''' benefits to a large community, but also '''externalizes much of the cost of testing and further development.
    Operating a low-cost, high-pollution manufacturing process externalizes costs in the form of adverse human health consequences and ecosystem effects.