realization

noun
UK: /ˌrɪə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌriː.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/

  1. The act of understanding or becoming aware of something.

    1. The realization hit me: I forgot my keys
    2. Her sudden realization of the danger made her heart beat faster.

  2. The process of making something real or of achieving a desired outcome.

    1. The project's realization took many years.
    2. The realization of their dreams required hard work and dedication.

  3. The sale of an asset to convert it into cash.

    1. The company focused on asset realization.
    2. The realization of the investments provided much-needed capital.

Synonyms

awareness understanding comprehension achievement fulfillment execution conversion sale

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "realization" in English means: The act of understanding or becoming aware of something., The process of making something real or of achieving a desired outcome., The sale of an asset to convert it into cash..

The phonetic transcription of "realization" is /ˌrɪə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌriː.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "realization": awareness, understanding, comprehension, achievement, fulfillment, execution, conversion, sale.

Example usage of "realization": "The realization hit me: I forgot my keys". More examples on the page.