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

But the details are important, and the realization that not everything may be working efficiently or correctly. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

That gets into the very annoying realization that some infinities are bigger than other infinities, which is mathematically true and conceptually uncomfortable. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 July 2026

That realization is hitting many companies that conducted large-scale layoffs. — Paul Keary, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Directed by Francesco Carrozzini, the 90-minute documentary on Rosso has been billed as the first Italian movie to be fully created with AI, with its realization taking more than 18 months. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 July 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

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation