noun

realisation

Translation

realization, understanding, achievement

The realisation of his dream took years.

The realization of his dream took years.

There was a slow realisation that she was wrong.

There was a slow realization that she was wrong.

((the realization of sth.)) the achievement of (sth.) The realization of his dream was important.

((a realization that ...)) an understanding that... He had a sudden realization that he was lost.

Synonyms: understanding, awareness, achievement, accomplishment

From 'real' + '-ize' (verb suffix) + '-ation' (noun suffix). It means 'the act of making something real'.

Think of making something 'real' in your mind (understanding) or in the world (achievement).