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realization

realization

11 3.6
Making a plan or idea real
  • noun
  • /ˌriːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • US
translation icon : realización
  • It's the progressive realization of a worthwhile dream or goal.
  • realization of a goal
  • realization of potential
  • artistic realization

He said success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.

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Examples

  • Centralized governments in general, and socialist governments in particular, inherently impede the realization of these goals.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Today is the realization of a dream.

  • I believe that in all people is the realization of their own potential.

  • At some point there has to be a realization of who has what piece.

  • While these expectations were largely met, however, their realization did not bring peace and prosperity.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Feelings of competency and pride in work are tied to the realization of this goal.

    Academic text (1990)
  • There was a shared realization of a common interest in maintaining open investment and promoting financial stability.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Today's landing, like that one, represents the realization of a dream... that has long excited mankind's imagination.

  • Kingsley has returned to his classroom, and now I can actually bring to a realization my plans for a great laboratory, and give the world the benefit of my scientific knowledge.

  • The realization of her business plan came after years of hard work and dedication.

Synonyms

actualization
vsrealization
  • US
7 7.5

The process of turning an idea into something real or making it seem real

is about making ideas and characters concrete not only creating appearance of existence
manifestation
vsrealization
  • Texting
6 7.0

A practice of focusing thoughts and goals to bring wanted results

is the general process of making ideas or characters concrete not a spiritual ritual
materialization
vsrealization
1 7.2

An idea or plan that becomes real and takes a clear form

is the general act or result of making plans or characters concrete
substantialization
vsrealization
9.9

Making an idea or plan into something real

is broader, covering making ideas or characters concrete not only physical form

Antonyms

25 8.0

Making a simple idea from many details to show what is common

Compounds

To become the best you can be

How Complete

completion
108 2.4
realization
  • US
11 3.6
implementation
149 3.8
to prototype
1 4.2
proposal
817 2.9
idea
1.0

Surface Forms

realization singular
realizations plural
realisations plural
realisation singular

Morphology

realization = realize (transparent) = real + ize + ation

Regular noun formation from the verb 'realize' indicating the act or result of making something real.

Etymology

Realization comes from realize (to make something 'real') and the -ation ending for an action or result. So a realization is when a plan or idea is made real or completed.