re·al·i·za·tion also Brit re·al·i·sa·tion 
/ˌri:jələˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌriəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun
plural re·al·i·za·tions /ˌri:jələˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌriəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun 1 [singular] : the state of understanding or becoming aware of something
▪ There is a growing realization that changes need to be made to the coaching staff. ▪ She had a/the sudden realization [=she suddenly realized] that things had changed between them. ▪ He came to the realization [=he realized] that he was adding up the wrong numbers. 2 [count] formal : the act of achieving something that was planned or hoped for — usually singular — usually + of ▪ He was thrilled by the realization of his lifelong dream. 3 [noncount] finance : the act of selling property in order to get money
▪ the realization of assets
▪ There is a growing realization that changes need to be made to the coaching staff. ▪ She had a/the sudden realization [=she suddenly realized] that things had changed between them. ▪ He came to the realization [=he realized] that he was adding up the wrong numbers.
▪ the realization of assets
