realization

noun

re·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce realization (audio)
Synonyms of realizationnext
1
: the action of realizing : the state of being realized
2
: something realized

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
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May 21 – June 20 A small realization about money or priorities could solve more than one problem today. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026 Gemini May 21 – June 20 A small realization about money or priorities could solve more than one problem today. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2026 That's going be a tough realization for some wrestling fans to come to terms with. Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026 Patriarch George confides to his descendants in a personal realization about his lengthy time on Fremont Ave. Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for realization

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of realization was circa 1611

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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realization. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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