Definitions

1. verb

to attribute human qualities to something or someone, or to make something more humane

“The company tried to humanize their customer service by hiring more empathetic staff.”

2. verb

to make someone or something more relatable or understandable by sharing personal experiences

“The journalist humanized the refugee crisis by sharing a personal story of a family affected by the conflict.”

3. noun

the act of making something more relatable or understandable by sharing personal experiences

“The humanization of the character in the novel made it more relatable to the audience.”

4. noun

a quality or characteristic that makes someone or something seem more human

“The humanization of the robot’s design made it more approachable and friendly-looking.”