actualization

/ˌæk.tʃu.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun
  1. The process of making something real or bringing it into existence.
    • His invention moved from an idea to actualization after he built the first prototype.
    • The team worked hard on the actualization of the new software design.
    • The actualization of her dream to become a doctor took many years of study.
  2. In psychology, the realization of one's full potential or true self.
    • Her art was a form of personal actualization, expressing who she really was.
    • Many people strive for actualization but find it difficult to achieve.
    • Therapy helped him move toward self-actualization and a more fulfilling life.
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