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
• fulfillment
• success
• fulfilment

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

This realization leads her down a dangerous path with Anthony Ramos’ Parker Robbins or The Hood, who approaches her through his emissary John (Manny Montana). —Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025

But with the realization that what really matters is architecting solutions that allow technologies to play together to deliver outcomes, the enterprise architect was born. —Eric Hutto, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

The 1970s marked the realization that the dream was dying and documented the slow decay. —arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025

Tourist at Airport films suitcase being sent off—makes horror realization Read more Tourist at Airport films suitcase being sent off—makes horror realization That is not to say her day care was wrong for getting in touch. —Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 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