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Word parts

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realize + -ation

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA (key): /ˌriəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ or /-laɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • (UK) IPA (key): /ˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ or /ˌriə-/
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Singular
realization

Plural
realizations

  1. (countable & uncountable) Realization is the process or result of coming to understand something clearly.
    He slowly came to the realization that she wouldn't be coming back ever again.
  2. (countable & uncountable) Realization is act or result of making an idea come true.
    He did not stay around long enough to see the realization of the idea.
    The realization of the plan took several years.
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