B2nounUK spelling: realisationpsychologyphilosophy
US/ˌriː.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌriː.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the moment you suddenly understand something; the act of making a plan or hope happen
In context
The realization that he was lost made him very nervous.
The realization of her dream came last spring, when her bakery finally opened.
There was a sudden realization among the staff that the company was in trouble.
Words that go with realization
adjective + noun
- sudden realizationA sudden realization hit me on the way home.
- growing realizationThere is a growing realization that we must act now.
- dawning realizationThere was a dawning realization that he had lied.
- full realizationFull realization of the plan will take years.
verb + preposition
- come to a realizationShe came to a realization about her own habits.
noun + preposition
- realization of a dreamThe trip was the realization of a lifelong dream.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
realization toCorrect: realization that