realization

noun

1. (British, English, Oxford, US, countable, uncountable)The act of realizing, as:

   “He came to the startling realization that he had never really known the truth.”

   “A bath is a lovely relaxing event, until the realization that you're soaking in your own crud.”

2. (British, English, Oxford, US, countable, uncountable)The act of realizing, as:

   “He did not stay around long enough to see the realization of the idea.”

   “The realization of the plan took several years.”

3. (British, English, Oxford, US, countable, uncountable)The act of realizing, as:

   “The painter's realization of her concept was breathtaking.”

4. (British, English, Oxford, US, countable, uncountable)The act of realizing, as:

   “The realization of -nd as -nn- is not uncommon in the Nuorese dialects.”