Meaning & use
realization
A moment of becoming fully aware of or understanding something; also, the achievement of a goal or plan.
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The sudden realization that he had left his passport at home filled him with panic.
Years of effort finally led to the realization of her dream of opening a bakery.
A note on using this word
Realization covers both the mental act of understanding something and the practical act of making a plan or dream come true.
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