realization

noun

re·al·i·za·tion | \ ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən

Definition of realization

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

2 : something realized

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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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Democratic veterans say Harris’ approach reflects a realization that even if her party takes Congress next year, any Senate majority will be narrow and that bipartisan action in Washington is increasingly rare. — Tal Kopan, SFChronicle.com, "Kamala Harris would lean on presidential power, not Congress, for big plans," 15 June 2019 Two Colorado women might have come to that very realization. — Jon Caldara, The Denver Post, "Caldara: Colorado is ready for a reasonable abortion debate," 14 June 2019 Nor did the realization that his seat belt wasn’t fully fastened—a moment that sent his heart rate skyrocketing. — Shannon Hall, Scientific American, "Venus, Earth’s Evil Twin, Beckons Space Agencies," 12 June 2019 Christine Toy Johnson has a lovely way of showing Diane’s realization that life is for living and happiness can be found in unexpected places. — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, "'Come From Away:’ Amazing show closes out Broadway season in Orlando | Review," 11 June 2019 The realization that she has been deprived of a country only registers later, after the family has left Europe. — Madeleine Schwartz, Harper's magazine, "Warm, Weird, Effervescent," 10 June 2019 Kris Jenner's pillowy shoulder pads nearly distract from the realization that there's a painting of a much older version of her in someone's Calabasas attic. — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "Who Wore the Biggest Shoulders at the 2019 Met Gala? An Investigation," 7 May 2019 My understanding of the necessity of community engagement and education came from early realizations in Madagascar with the fossa. — National Geographic, "EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC," 8 Apr. 2019 These realizations leave you with more questions than answers, a situation that might change with more diverse teachers. — Grace Madigan, The Seattle Times, "Student Voices: There is power in seeing yourself at the front of a classroom," 29 Mar. 2019

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