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verbalization

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌvɜːrbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌvɜr.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

noun
Definition

The act of expressing thoughts or feelings in words.


Example

Her verbalization of the complex idea made it easier for everyone to understand.


Conversation
Sloth A
I've been trying to improve my verbalization skills lately.
Sloth B
That's a great idea! Clear communication is so important.
Sloth A
Yeah, I feel like better verbalization can really help in discussions.
Sloth B
Definitely! It makes a big difference in how people understand you.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
expression
articulation
utterance
Antonyms
silence
muteness
inexpression
Root Explanation

Verbalization → It is formed from "verbal" (from Latin "verbalis", meaning relating to words) and "-ization" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a process). The word "verbalization" refers to the process of expressing something in words.

Memory Tip

Think of 'verbal' relating to 'words' and '-ization' indicating a process — so verbalization is the process of putting thoughts into words.

Visually Confused Words
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realization
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