Meaning & use

realization

noun·Academic

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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