Verbalise

Verbalise is a verb meaning to express in words or to convert sounds or ideas into spoken or written language. The term is most commonly used in British English; the American English spelling is verbalize. As a noun, verbalization refers to the act of expressing something in words or the product of that act, such as a spoken statement or a written transcription.

Etymology: verbalise derives from the Latin verbum meaning "word," combined with a French-influenced suffix forming a verb that means to turn into words.

Definitions: To articulate or word out something that is not yet spoken, as in to verbalize one’s concerns. To transcribe spoken language into writing, as in documenting symptoms or statements. In psychology or cognitive science, the act of converting internal thoughts into externally expressed language.

Usage: The term is common in education, counseling, business communication, and clinical contexts. It can denote clarity of expression, or the process of putting thoughts into explicit language to facilitate discussion, assessment, or record-keeping.

Relation to nonverbal: Verbalise contrasts with nonverbal communication, which conveys information through gestures, tone, and other cues. Some disciplines emphasize the importance of verbalizing tacit knowledge to render it accessible to others.

See also: Verbal communication, transcription, verbalization, articulation.