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Definition of realization

realization

/ˌriː.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: realisation)
re · al · i · za · tion
Plural:realizations
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Adjective:realizable
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realization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact, or the clear understanding resulting from this.

Example

"She came to the sudden realization that she had left her passport on the kitchen counter."

2

The fulfillment or achievement of something desired, planned, or anticipated.

Example

"Opening the community library was the realization of a lifelong dream for the local educators."

3

The conversion of property, investments, or other assets into money or cash through sale.

Example

"The company improved its short-term liquidity through the realization of several non-core real estate assets."

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• Rhymes for realization

• Nearby Words

realistically
reality
realizable
realization
realize
reallocate
reallocation

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the verb 'realize' and the noun-forming suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'realis' (actual), from Latin 'res' (thing or matter).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Realization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/realization
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