The meaning of Internalizing

noun

The process of making attitudes or behaviour part of one's nature by learning or unconscious assimilation.

Usage examples:

The internalization of an early traumatic experience

noun

The incorporation of costs as part of a pricing structure, especially social costs resulting from the manufacture and use of a product.

Usage examples:

The 'polluter pays' principle requires internalization of environmental costs

noun

The process whereby a cell or organism takes in or absorbs something, in particular by endocytosis.

adjective

Of or situated on the inside.

Usage examples:

The tube had an internal diameter of 1.1 mm

plural noun

Inner parts or features.

Usage examples:

All the weapon's internals are well finished and highly polished

adjective

Existing, intended for, or happening inside a person, organization, place, country, etc.

Usage examples:

The internal organs of the body, the bank will conduct an internal investigation.

noun

A student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification.

Usage examples:

Training for the student interns will be done during the week of may 13-17.

verb

Confine (someone) as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons.

Usage examples:

The family were interned for the duration of the war as enemy aliens

verb

To put someone in prison for political or military reasons