realization US
ˌriːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
See also: realisation (UK)
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Definition of realization - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
goal reachedUSachievement of something desired or anticipatedUS
  • Her realization of lifelong dreams brought her immense joy..
achievement attainment
2.
cognitionUSact of understanding something clearlyUS
  • She had a sudden realization about the solution.
comprehension grasp
3.
creationRareUSprocess of making an idea realRareUS
  • The realization of the project took two years.
actualization
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Expressions with realization

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gradual understanding of something
Her slow realization of the truth took months.
gradual understanding of something
She felt a dawning realization of the truth.
fulfillment of one's own abilities or potential
Self-realization is key to achieving personal growth.
sudden awareness that changes your perspective
Her sobering realization about the cost of living made her reconsider her choices.

Origin of realization

Latin, realis (actual)

Terms with realization included in their meaning

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ohintj.
sudden insight
expressing surprise or realization
realization
become real or existent
realization
said to show you now understand the reason for something
realization
used to show sudden understanding of something
realization
realize or become aware of something
oohintj.
realization
signals understanding or awareness
ahaintj.
lightbulb moment
expresses understanding or realization suddenly
self-criticism
expresses realization of one's own mistake or oversight

Examples of realization in a sentence

  • Winning the award was the realization of his efforts.
  • His realization changed the course of the project.
  • The realization dawned on her during the lecture.
  • The realization of his dream was inspiring.
  • Her realization of the plan impressed everyone.

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  1. French:réalisation, compréhension, ...
  2. German:Verwirklichung, Erkenntnis, ...
  3. Italian:realizzazione, comprensione, ...
  4. Spanish:realización, comprensión, ...
  5. Portuguese:realização, compreensão, ...
  6. Chinese:成就, 领悟, ...
  7. Japanese:実現, 理解, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحْقِيق, إِدْراك, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַגְשָׁמָה, הֲבָנָה, ...
  10. Russian:осуществление, осознание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:здійснення, усвідомлення, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राप्ति, बोध, ...
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