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 eventually wore down Krug despite having all the trappings of success, including a plum assignment with a dream client that involved leading a clever, resourceful team. —Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

The restaurant is struggling to pass its fire-suppression test, leading to Neil’s funny and/or offensive realization of how Mikey caused the problem, and both Richie and Marcus return to the restaurant after their time spent elsewhere in the restaurant world. —Marah Eakin, Vulture, 27 June 2025

This must not be a rare realization at the vegan restaurant, where owners Sam and Tricia Maher and chef Justin Freeman bring the most flavor out of seasonal produce farmed in Colorado. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 June 2025

What’s promising, though, is Storer’s apparent realization that with Carmy at its center, the show is doomed to keep spinning its wheels. —Judy Berman, Time, 26 June 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