/ik sterr"nl uyz'/ , v.t., externalized, externalizing .
1. to make external; embody in an outward form.
2. to regard as consisting of externals.
3. to regard or treat as being caused by externals; attribute to external causes: to externalize one's difficulties.
4. to direct (the personality) outward in social relationships.
Also, esp. Brit., externalise .
[ 1850-55; EXTERNAL + -IZE ]