realization

noun

re·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce realization (audio)
1
: the action of realizing : the state of being realized
2
: something realized

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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The common thread for both actors after facing physical challenges was the realization that women need to demand more from the medical establishment. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025 But more daunting was the increasing realization that she was gone. Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025 Many philosophers have posited solutions to nihilism and the realization that the universe isn’t centered around us. Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025 The realization prompted Elizabethtown officials to take action, lobbying to change state laws around recovery homes to create more ways for municipalities to have oversight into the certification and licensing process. Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for realization

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of realization was circa 1611

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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realization. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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