actualization

actualization — noun

1. the process of turning an idea, a plan, or a hidden ability into something that

1.名詞C1
釋義

the process of turning an idea, a plan, or a hidden ability into something that truly exists or happens

例句

The actualization of the community garden project took two years of lobbying the city council.

collocation: actualization of [project]

After years as an accountant, Mei-Lin studied calligraphy in Kyoto — her own form of self-actualization.

concrete example: self-actualization through a career change

同義詞
  • realization

    the closest synonym; 'realization' is slightly more common in everyday use, while 'actualization' is more technical

  • fulfillment

    emphasises satisfaction of a desire or potential, whereas 'actualization' focuses on the process of making something real

  • implementation

    used for plans, policies, or systems, not for personal potential

  • materialization

    suggests something abstract becoming physical; less common than 'actualization'

文法句型

actualization + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Most common in formal or academic writing, especially in psychology where 'self-actualization' is a well-known term. In everyday English, nouns like 'achievement', 'fulfillment', or 'completion' are usually more natural substitutes.

常見錯誤

❌The actualization of the party took all afternoon.
✅The organization of the party took all afternoon.
💡'actualization' is not used for practical arrangements; it specifically means turning plans or potential into reality.
❌I hope for the actualization of my goals this year.
✅I hope to achieve my goals this year.
💡'actualization' sounds unnatural in personal, everyday speech; use simpler verbs like 'achieve' or 'reach' in casual contexts.