realization

American  

[ree-uh-luh-zey-shuhn] / ˌri ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the making or being made real of something imagined, planned, etc.

2. the result of such a process.

   The new church was the realization of a ten-year dream.

3. the act of realizing or the state of being realized.

4. an instance or result of realizing.

5. Music.

   1. the act of realizing a figured bass.

   2. a printed score of a realized figured bass.

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Other Word Forms

• nonrealization noun
• prerealization noun

Etymology

Origin of realization

First recorded in 1605–15; from French réalisation; equivalent to realize + -ation

Example Sentences

Prior to this vote, there were no state designations that recognized the Black community — a realization that made Smallwood-Cuevas jump into action.

From Los Angeles Times

New York city and state are rolling in tax revenue thanks to hefty capital-gains realizations and Wall Street bonuses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Vonn adopted Leo from an animal shelter in January 2014, days after she came to the realization she would not be able to compete in that year’s Winter Games because of a knee injury.

From Los Angeles Times

“Parents had the terrible realization their kids were at the school,” Sullivan recalled.

From The Wall Street Journal

But at least on Friday there seemed to be more of a realization that “not all of this business will go away,” he added.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• accomplishment
• attainment
• fulfillment
• success