1give external existence or form to:elements of the internal construction were externalized on to the facade express (a thought or feeling) in words or actions:an urgent need to externalize the experience Psychology project (a mental image or process) on to a figure outside oneself:such neuroses are externalized as interpersonal conflicts
2 Economics fail or choose not to incorporate (costs) as part of a pricing structure, especially social and environmental costs resulting from a product’s manufacture and use.
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Pronunciation:
/-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun