realization

re·al·i·za·tion | \ ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən

How to pronounce realization (audio)

\

Definition of realization

1 : the action of realizing : the state of being realized

2 : something realized

Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More about realization

Keep scrolling for more

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 But case surges in large communities in Florida, Arizona, Texas, and California have prompted new restrictions and even new lockdown orders as well as the realization among lawmakers that more federal help will be needed. — Susan Ferrechio, Washington Examiner, "Virus surge pushes Congress toward new coronavirus aid package," 9 July 2020 As more state leaders reach the realization bars fuel the spread of the virus, one health expert says there is one simple choice going forward. — Christina Maxouris, CNN, "Nothing about the coronavirus is simple. Except the small actions you can take to prevent its spread," 9 July 2020 The motivating factors: Historically low mortgage interest rates and the realization that shuttered offices and schools require more living space. — oregonlive, "Bidding wars: Portland homes with a private office, big yard are selling fast during the coronavirus," 6 July 2020 That realization was a kick in the pants for the characters, who had thus far cruised through many key life decisions (especially Issa, the more idle of the two). — Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, "Insecure Is Finally Growing Up," 18 June 2020 That expectation is leading modelers and planners to a difficult realization. — Maryn Mckenna, Wired, "Covid-19 Is Bad. But It May Not Be the ‘Big One’," 17 June 2020 The realization that the Harless family had a connection with Valencia stunned a neighbor. — Sig Christenson, ExpressNews.com, "San Antonio home where GI and family found dead was once owned by oil theft ringleader," 10 June 2020 The interior upgrade comes as part of Ford’s realization the F-150 couldn’t rest on its laurels as the top-selling vehicle in the U.S. for the past 38 years. — Keith Naughton, Fortune, "Ford reveals the redesign of its biggest moneymaker, the F-150 pickup," 26 June 2020 But as more time passed, realization set in: Had that random Friday been their last real day of school? — Nina Strochlic, National Geographic, "Follow high school grads as they say goodbye to a senior year stolen by coronavirus," 24 June 2020

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'realization.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about realization

Dictionary Entries near realization

realization and liquidation account

Statistics for realization

Last Updated

13 Jul 2020

Cite this Entry

“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realization. Accessed 13 Jul. 2020.

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for realization

realization

noun

English Language Learners Definition of realization

: the state of understanding or becoming aware of something

formal : the act of achieving something that was planned or hoped for

finance : the act of selling property in order to get money

See the full definition for realization in the English Language Learners Dictionary

realization

re·al·i·za·tion | \ ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən

\

Kids Definition of realization

1 : the state of understanding or becoming aware of something

2 : the act of accomplishing something planned or hoped for

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

parsimonious

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Words for Summer: A Quiz

Which of the following words means “of or relating to summer”?

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.