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 of realization

• accomplishment
• achievement
• fulfillment
• success

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

In High Horse, the Black cowboy is a longstanding vision of professional excellence that is the realization of a work ethic that is at the heart of the American dream. —James Edward Mills, Outside, 25 Nov. 2025

That realization came into clear focus way back in 1987, while sitting in a movie theater at 84th and Broadway. —Philip Elliott, Time, 24 Nov. 2025

That curiosity carried her to Caltech, where a single realization would end up transforming the entire field of AI almost by accident. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2025

Where Grande really shines is in showing Glinda’s growing realization of this and whether to accept it, of how her self-centeredness has hurt other people — including her best friend, who is now running for her life. —Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 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