realization

/ˌriələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The moment when you become fully aware of something or understand it clearly.
    • With a sinking realization, she knew she had made a terrible mistake.
    • It was a sudden realization that she had left her keys at home.
    • The realization that he was lost hit him like a wave.
  2. The act of achieving or making something happen that was planned or hoped for.
    • The new park was the realization of a community vision.
    • The project's realization required cooperation from many teams.
    • The realization of her dream took years of dedication.
  3. The conversion of assets or property into money.
    • The accountant handled the realization of the company's assets.
    • They planned the realization of their investments to fund retirement.
    • The realization of the estate took several months after the sale.
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