reality check

noun

: something that clarifies or serves as a reminder of reality often by correcting a misconception

Examples of reality check in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Critics and former cult members, too, could help give you a reality check. —

David Oliver, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 But according to Forrester’s State Of AI Survey, 2024, two-thirds of the respondents believe that their organizations would require less than 50% return on investments to consider their AI investments successful, which points to a reality check. —

Forrester, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Hit by a sluggish advertising market and a reality check on overblown predictions of global streaming growth, broadcaster have shrunk their acquisition budgets. —

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024 However, that month was a reality check for the rapidly growing company. —

Michael Del Castillo, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reality check

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