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

That realization led them to launch their 50/50 media equity pledge back in 2022, a commitment to spend equally on men’s and women’s sports media. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026

This might not seem like such a profound realization for a lion of the festival circuit. —Judy Berman, Time, 26 Jan. 2026

The Roval also began to lose favor with the growing realization that the Next Gen car races really well on intermediate ovals; the Coke 600, for instance, has been one of the best races every year since the Next Gen car’s debut in 2022. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026

Now an attorney, Air Force JAG (judge advocate general) officer Ellison transformed that realization into action. —Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026

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