1. the process of taking in and absorbing ideas, values, or beliefs so that they become part of one's own thinking or behavior
Usage: commonly used in psychology, education, and sociology
2. the process of bringing something inside or into the interior of an organization, system, or body
Usage: used in business, economics, and biology

Examples

• The internalization of cultural values begins in childhood through family and education.
• Through repeated practice, students achieve internalization of mathematical concepts.
• The company's internalization of supply chain operations reduced costs significantly.
• Psychologists study the internalization of social norms in adolescent development.
• Internalization of safety protocols ensures that workers follow procedures automatically.
• The internalization of environmental responsibility is key to sustainable business practices.