Internalize vs Externalize - What's the difference?
internalize | externalize |
To make something internal; to incorporate it in oneself.
(computing) To store (a string or other structure) in a shared pool, such that subsequent items with the same value can share the same instance. Often abbreviated to intern .
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.
As verbs the difference between internalize and externalize
is that internalize is to make something internal; to incorporate it in oneself while externalize is to make something external or objective.internalize
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Alternative forms
* internalise (UK)Verb
(en-verb)externalize
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(externaliz)- 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.
