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
• actuality
• actualization
• attainment
• consummation
• fruition
• fulfillment
• fulfilment
• pass

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

One of the motivators of the work, Dennis said, was the realization that the issue of food insecurity was right in her backyard. —Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024

More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC. —Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024

On the day wildfires destroyed much of Lahaina and killed at least 101 people, poor communications between Maui’s mayor and top state and local emergency officials stymied their realization of how serious the situation was. —Lewis Kamb, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024

By the end of 2008, Japan had recognized the dangers posed by an assertive China, well before Washington came around to the same realization. —Tomohiko Taniguchi, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2024

This is a realization of a colonial project that started in ’48. —Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024

Ultimately, Mayo said becoming a Jayhawk is a realization of a childhood dream. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024

Curci has given the project a rather ambitious realization time of one year. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024

Everybody comes to different conclusions at different times in their lives and realizations. —Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing realization

• come to the realization
• self-realization