realization

noun

re·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the action of realizing : the state of being realized

2

: something realized

Synonyms

• accomplishment
• achievement
• actuality
• actualization
• attainment
• consummation
• fruition
• fulfillment
• fulfilment
• pass

Examples of realization in a Sentence

There is a growing realization that changes need to be made to the coaching staff.

this research paper is the realization of an entire year's work

Recent Examples on the Web

Mark’s decision to reintegrate; Helly’s attempt to carve her own path after her outie’s violation; Dylan G’s budding relationship with his own outie’s wife; and Irving’s dawning realizations about the true nature of Burt Goodman (Christopher Walken). —Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

What had inspired him to follow in Muir’s path was the sudden realization that California’s natural beauty could be so easily destroyed. —Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025

In London, the realization that this was not a temporary crisis coincided with the coming to power of a party with a deep ideological commitment to free trade. —Fintan O'Toole, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025

Using disabled performer Jett Harris in place of Pistorius, the subtleties of his unique journey are brought to stunning, yet authentic realization. —Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing realization

• come to the realization
• self-realization

Rhymes for realization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration