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Actualization

/ˌæk.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The process of making something real or actual; realization.

    "The actualization of her dreams took years of hard work and dedication."
  2. 2

    The fulfillment of potential or the conversion of an idea into reality.

    "The actualization of the project was celebrated by the entire team."

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The term 'actualization' derives from the Latin root 'actus', meaning 'to do' or 'to act', combined with the suffix '-ization', which denotes the process of making something into a state or condition. The concept evolved through the 19th century, particularly in philosophical contexts, to signify the realization of potential or the process of making something real.

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