realization
noun
re·al·i·za·tion
ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
Examples of realization in a Sentence
There is a growing realization that changes need to be made to the coaching staff.
this research paper is the realization of an entire year's work
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Several years ago, an unexpectedly high tally led to the realization that eight local hotels were accepting vouchers which help homeless residents rent rooms.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
In part fueled by the realization that scaling alone could produce more AI advancements, many employees also worried about what would happen if different companies caught on to OpenAI’s secret.
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The realization deepens Ellie’s skepticism over what happened in the hospital in Salt Lake City.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Several years ago, an unexpectedly high tally led to the realization that eight local hotels were accepting vouchers which help homeless residents rent rooms.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
In part fueled by the realization that scaling alone could produce more AI advancements, many employees also worried about what would happen if different companies caught on to OpenAI’s secret.
—Karen Hao, Wired News, 21 May 2025
The realization deepens Ellie’s skepticism over what happened in the hospital in Salt Lake City.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realization. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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