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

For me, that initial hesitation gave way to the realization that the right conference can provide incredible returns for my business. —John Hall, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

This sign will have realizations about their want for selfless, supportive relationships. —Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025

Some of you may have had a breakthrough conversation, while others are sitting with the realization that silence itself can be its own story. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 7 Sep. 2025

That value is ironically and necessarily bound up with independence from government control, even as its realization depends on receiving enormous sums of government money. —Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 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