In a group therapy setting, a way of learning to participate effectively in the group. [L. socius, partner, companion]. /soÂ·cialÂ·izaÂ·tion/ (soâ³shal-Ä­-zaÂ´shun) the process by which society integrates the individual and the individual learns to behave in socially acceptable ways.
Full Definition of GADFLY. 1. : any of various flies (as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock. 2. : a person who stimulates or annoys especially by persistent criticism.See gadfly defined for English-language learners. See gadfly defined for kids.ull Definition of GADFLY. 1. : any of various flies (as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock. 2. : a person who stimulates or annoys especially by persistent criticism. See gadfly defined for English-language learners. See gadfly defined for kids.
2001. shaduf. or Shaduf (both: shdf, sh df) (KEY) , primitive device used to lift water from a well or stream for irrigation purposes. Essentially the device consists of a long boom balanced across a horizontal support from 8 to 10 ft (2.4 3 m) above the ground. The beam has a long, thin end and a short, stubby end.