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realization

 

[ ˌriːəlɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

The act of making something real or giving something concrete existence; the process of becoming real or actualized.

Synonyms

actualization, implementation, materialization.

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Word Description / Examples
realization

Use when describing the moment of understanding or becoming aware of something.

  • She had a sudden realization that she had left her keys at the office
implementation

Use in professional or technical settings, especially when describing the process of putting plans, decisions, or systems into action.

  • The successful implementation of the new software improved productivity in the company
actualization

Use when talking about making something real or achieving potential, often in a self-improvement or psychological context.

  • Self-actualization is the final stage in Maslow's hierarchy of needs
materialization

Use when referring to something becoming concrete or physical, often with a sense of something appearing suddenly or miraculously.

  • The magician's trick involved the materialization of a rabbit out of an empty hat

Examples of usage

  • The realization of one's true potential is a key goal in self-improvement.
  • The realization of their dreams brought the team great satisfaction.
Context #2 | Noun

in business

The process of making a decision, plan, or idea effective or successful.

Synonyms

accomplishment, achievement, fulfillment.

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Word Description / Examples
realization

Use when someone becomes fully aware or understands something they did not before.

  • She had a sudden realization that she was in the wrong career
achievement

Use to indicate a result gained by effort, often celebrated as an important success.

  • Graduating from college with honors was a significant achievement for him
fulfillment

Use when someone has reached a state of happiness, contentment, or satisfaction, especially in relation to personal goals.

  • She found fulfillment in helping others through her charity work
accomplishment

Use to describe something that has been successfully completed, especially after a lot of effort.

  • Winning the gold medal was a major accomplishment for the young athlete

Examples of usage

  • The realization of the marketing strategy led to increased sales.
  • The project manager was key to the realization of the company's goals.
Context #3 | Noun

in art

The expression of a concept or idea in a tangible form, such as a work of art or performance.

Synonyms

execution, interpretation, representation.

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Word Description / Examples
realization

Used when someone suddenly understands something in a profound way or when a plan/goal is fulfilled.

  • The realization that he was wrong hit him hard.
  • His realization of the project took many years.
interpretation

Used when explaining or understanding something in a particular way, often related to art, literature, or data.

  • Her interpretation of the painting was unique.
  • The data interpretation showed a significant increase in sales.
execution

Used when talking about carrying out a task or putting a plan into action.

  • The execution of the marketing plan should be completed by the end of the month.
  • Faulty execution caused the project to fail.
representation

Used when showing or describing something in a particular way, such as in art, symbols, or models.

  • The graph is a visual representation of our survey results.
  • His representation of the character in the play was brilliant.

Examples of usage

  • The artist's realization of their vision was evident in the final piece.
  • The realization of the playwright's script on stage was captivating.

Translations

Translations of the word "realization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 realização

🇮🇳 साकार

🇩🇪 Verwirklichung

🇮🇩 realisasi

🇺🇦 реалізація

🇵🇱 realizacja

🇯🇵 実現 (じつげん)

🇫🇷 réalisation

🇪🇸 realización

🇹🇷 gerçekleştirme

🇰🇷 실현 (실현)

🇸🇦 تحقيق

🇨🇿 realizace

🇸🇰 realizácia

🇨🇳 实现 (shíxiàn)

🇸🇮 uresničitev

🇮🇸 framkvæmd

🇰🇿 жүзеге асыру

🇬🇪 რეალიზაცია

🇦🇿 reallaşdırma

🇲🇽 realización

Etymology

The word 'realization' originated from the verb 'realize', which has its roots in the Latin word 'realis', meaning 'actual'. The term has been used in various contexts over the years, evolving to encompass concepts of making something real, effective, or tangible. In psychology, business, and art, 'realization' plays a key role in achieving goals, implementing plans, and expressing ideas. The concept of realization continues to be a fundamental aspect of human endeavors and creative pursuits.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,259 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.