realization
/ˌɹɪə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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Also seen as: realizations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of realizing, as: — An act of figuring out or becoming aware.
NounRegister: US
Examples
He came to the startling realization that he had never really known the truth.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of realizing, as: — The act of making real.
NounRegister: US
Examples
He did not stay around long enough to see the realization of the idea.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “realization” mean?
The act of realizing, as: — An act of figuring out or becoming aware.
Is “realization” formal or informal?
realization is generally US.