realization
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the moment you suddenly understand or become aware of something.
the cognitive act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact.
Simple“The realization that she had left her keys at work made her stop walking.”
In context“The sudden realization of the project's true cost forced the board to reconsider their entire expansion strategy for the upcoming fiscal year.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the act of making a plan, hope, or dream happen in real life.
the achievement or practical manifestation of something planned or desired.
Simple“Winning the award was the realization of his lifelong dream to be a writer.”
In context“The successful launch of the satellite represented the final realization of years of collaborative research between the two universities.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
selling something you own to get the money from it.
the process of converting assets, such as property or stocks, into cash.
Simple“The realization of the company's assets took several months after it closed.”
In context“The court-ordered realization of the defendant's offshore holdings was necessary to compensate the victims of the fraud.”
UsageOften used in legal or financial contexts regarding the sale of a bankrupt person's property.
SynonymsAntonyms
“And yet, the realization of this goal often comes with unanticipated psychological costs.”
“When Middleton speaks to groups of ranchers who are set on repelling wolves, he says one of the most powerful realizations is that the animals are not going away.”
From French réalisation, from Middle French; equivalent to realize + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.