realization — the act of becoming aware of something or understanding it clearly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act of becoming aware of something or understanding it clearly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His realization that he was wearing mismatched socks came during his job interview.
- The realization of the project will require significant funding.
- She had the painful realization that she'd been singing the wrong lyrics for years.
realization
NOUN[/ˌriːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
the act of becoming aware of something or understanding it clearly
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'realis' (actual, real), which evolved into the verb 'realize' (to make real, to understand). The suffix '-tion' was then added to form the noun denoting the act or result of realizing.
Breakdown
real- (from Latin realis, meaning actual or real) + -ize (to make, to cause to be) + -ation (noun-forming suffix denoting action or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His realization that he was wearing mismatched socks came during his job interview.”
“The realization of the project will require significant funding.”
“She had the painful realization that she'd been singing the wrong lyrics for years.”
“The realization of her artistic vision took decades of hard work.”
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