materialization
gb/mˈeɪtˈɛɹiəlɪzˈeɪʃən/ us/mˈeɪtˈɛɹiəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
megvalósulás, valóra válás, megvalósítás, kockázat bekövetkezése, materializálás, materializálódás
NOUN
C1
1
megvalósulás
B2
valóra válás
B2
Usage pattern:
the materialization of [a plan/hope/fear/result]
The materialization of their worst fears came sooner than anyone expected.
Legrosszabb félelmeik hamarabb váltak valóra, mint bárki várta.
We are still waiting for the materialization of the promised reforms.
Még mindig az ígért reformok megvalósulására várunk.
The sudden materialization of funding allowed the project to move forward.
Learner examples
Her plan needs money for its materialization.
A terve megvalósulásához pénz kell.
We are waiting for the materialization of the results.
Arra várunk, hogy megszülessenek az eredmények.
Common mistake:
Often confused with realization; realization is more common and can also mean “understanding,” but materialization focuses on something becoming real.
Meaning
something becoming real or happening
Collocations
the materialization of plans
|the materialization of hopes
|the materialization of fears
|the materialization of a dream
|sudden materialization
|eventual materialization
|full materialization
|unexpected materialization
|materialization of results
|materialization of changes
Synonyms
realization (More common; can also mean “becoming real,” but also “becoming aware.”)
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fulfillment (Suggests a wish, promise, or goal being achieved.)
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actualization (More formal; often used about turning potential into reality.)
Antonyms
nonoccurrence (The event does not happen.)
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cancellation (A planned thing is stopped before it happens.)
Themes
daily_life
|plans_and_goals
Definition
when something you hoped for or expected becomes real
the process in which something that was only planned, imagined, or expected becomes real or actually happens
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
megvalósítás
B2
Usage pattern:
the materialization of [an idea/design/project]
The team moved from sketches to the materialization of a working prototype.
A csapat a vázlatoktól eljutott egy működő prototípus megvalósításáig.
Good project management can speed up the materialization of a new service.
A jó projektmenedzsment felgyorsíthatja egy új szolgáltatás megvalósítását.
3D printing allows rapid materialization of complex designs.
Learner examples
They worked on the materialization of the new product.
Az új termék megvalósításán dolgoztak.
The idea needs time for materialization.
Az ötlet megvalósításához idő kell.
Common mistake:
Materialization is usually uncountable in this sense; learners sometimes say “a materialization” when “the materialization of…” is more natural.
Meaning
turning an idea into something concrete
Collocations
materialization of an idea
|materialization of a concept
|materialization of a design
|product materialization
|prototype materialization
|the materialization stage
|materialization process
|from concept to materialization
|design for materialization
|digital-to-physical materialization
Synonyms
implementation (Emphasizes putting a plan into effect, not necessarily making something physical.)
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development (Broader; includes research and improvement over time.)
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production (Focuses on manufacturing or making at scale.)
Antonyms
abandonment (Stopping the idea or project before making it real.)
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conception (The idea-formation stage, before anything is made.)
Themes
business
|design
|technology
Definition
making an idea real and concrete
the act of making an idea, design, or plan into a concrete form, such as a product, system, or physical object
NOUN
C1
BUSINESS
3
Usage pattern:
the materialization of [a risk/loss/threat]
The insurer prepared for the possible materialization of large claims.
A biztosító felkészült arra az esetre, ha nagy összegű kárigények merülnek fel.
Tighter controls reduced the likelihood of risk materialization.
A szigorúbb kontrollok csökkentették a kockázat bekövetkezésének valószínűségét.
The materialization of credit losses forced the company to raise new capital.
Learner examples
They planned for the materialization of risks.
Arra az esetre is terveztek, ha a kockázatok bekövetkeznek.
The materialization of the risk caused losses.
A kockázat bekövetkezése veszteségeket okozott.
Common mistake:
In business English, materialization refers to the risk occurring, not to “materials” or “material” in the physical sense.
Meaning
a risk becoming an actual problem
Collocations
risk materialization
|materialization of risk
|materialization of losses
|materialization of credit risk
|materialization of defaults
|materialization of claims
|probability of materialization
|potential materialization
|materialization scenario
|delayed materialization
Synonyms
occurrence (General word; does not specifically link to prior risk.)
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crystallization (Used in finance/legal contexts for a liability or loss becoming definite.)
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eventuation (Formal; focuses on something ultimately happening.)
Antonyms
mitigation (Actions taken to reduce the chance or impact so it does not occur.)
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avoidance (Preventing the risk from happening.)
Themes
business
|finance
|risk_management
Definition
when a possible risk really happens
the point at which a previously identified risk, threat, or potential loss actually occurs
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
materialization of [a view/query/subquery/result]
The query planner chose materialization to avoid repeated joins.
A lekérdezéstervező a materializálást választotta, hogy elkerülje az ismételt JOIN műveleteket.
Materialization of the intermediate results reduced CPU usage but increased memory pressure.
A köztes eredmények materializálása csökkentette a CPU-használatot, de növelte a memóriaigényt.
A materialized view speeds up reporting by storing precomputed aggregates.
Learner examples
Materialization can make queries faster.
A materializálás gyorsabbá teheti a lekérdezéseket.
The system uses materialization to reuse results.
A rendszer materializálást használ az eredmények újrafelhasználásához.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with “virtualization”; materialization stores results, while virtualization keeps things computed or represented without storing a concrete result.
Meaning
storing computed data for reuse
Collocations
view materialization
|query materialization
|subquery materialization
|result materialization
|eager materialization
|lazy materialization
|materialization strategy
|materialization step
|materialization cost
|materialization in the optimizer
Synonyms
caching (Broader; can store many kinds of data, not only query results.)
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persistence (General storage over time; materialization is specifically about turning a computed/virtual result into stored data.)
Antonyms
streaming (Processing data on the fly rather than storing full results.)
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virtualization (Keeping a view/result virtual rather than stored.)
Themes
computing
|databases
Definition
saving computed results so they can be used again
in computing, the creation of a stored result (such as a cached query result or a database view) so it can be reused without recomputing it
NOUN
C2
LITERARY
5
Usage pattern:
the materialization of [someone/something] (in/at [a place])
The materialization of a shadowy figure in the hallway silenced the room.
Amikor egy árnyalak materializálódott a folyosón, a szobában mindenki elnémult.
In the novel, the villain’s materialization out of thin air terrifies the guard.
A regényben az őr rettegni kezd, amikor a gonosztevő a semmiből materializálódik.
They claimed to witness the materialization of an object during the séance.
Learner examples
In the story, the monster’s materialization frightened everyone.
A történetben a szörny materializálódása mindenkit megrémített.
Common mistake:
This sense is mostly used in fiction or spiritualist discussion; in everyday situations, “appearance” or “sudden arrival” is more natural.
Meaning
sudden appearance as if from nowhere
Collocations
sudden materialization
|mysterious materialization
|the materialization of a figure
|the materialization of a ghost
|materialization in the doorway
|materialization out of thin air
|an eerie materialization
|dramatic materialization
|instant materialization
|the alleged materialization
Synonyms
appearance (Neutral and common; not as supernatural-sounding.)
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manifestation (Often suggests something revealed or made visible, sometimes with a supernatural tone.)
Antonyms
disappearance (The person or thing vanishes.)
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vanishing (Emphasizes going out of sight.)
Themes
arts
|stories_and_fiction
Definition
when something seems to appear suddenly
the sudden appearance of a person or thing, especially in stories, fantasy, or spiritualist contexts, as if it formed out of nothing
Grammar
Dictionary form
materialization
IPA
GB/mˈeɪtˈɛɹiəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
US/mˈeɪtˈɛɹiəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ma - ter - i - al - iz - a - tion (7 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ma)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: materialization
- Plural: materialization
Word family
Core family
material
noun A2
materialize
verb B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
immaterial
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
materiality
noun C1
dematerialize
verb
Expressions
benefits materialization
1/bˈɛnəfɪts mˈeɪtˈɛɹiəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
ensuring promised benefits actually happen
making sure a project’s promised results really happen
Examples
- The program office set up dashboards for benefits materialization.
- Without clear owners, benefits materialization is often delayed.
- The audit found weak governance around benefits materialization.
Learner examples
- We track benefits materialization after the project ends.
materialization of gains
1/mˈeɪtˈɛɹiəlɪzˈeɪʃən əv ɡˈeɪnz/
fixed phrase
business
profits becoming real and countable
when expected profits become real profits
Examples
- The strategy depends on the timely materialization of gains.
- Tax rules can affect when the materialization of gains occurs.
- They delayed selling to postpone the materialization of gains.
Learner examples
- Selling shares can cause the materialization of gains.
materialization of losses
1/mˈeɪtˈɛɹiəlɪzˈeɪʃən əv lˈɔsɪz/
fixed phrase
business
losses becoming real and definite
when possible losses become real losses
Examples
- The company raised provisions ahead of the expected materialization of losses.
- A downturn can accelerate the materialization of losses in risky portfolios.
- Hedging reduced the materialization of losses during the shock.
Learner examples
- The crisis led to the materialization of losses.
query materialization
1/kwˈɪɹi mˈeɪtˈɛɹiəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
storing query results temporarily
saving query results for reuse
Examples
- Query materialization made the plan slower because the intermediate table was large.
- The optimizer avoided query materialization by using a pipelined execution strategy.
- They forced query materialization to simplify debugging.
Learner examples
- Query materialization stores results for later steps.
risk materialization
1/ɹˈɪsk mˈeɪtˈɛɹiəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
a risk becoming a real event
when a risk really happens
Examples
- Stress tests model the impact of risk materialization.
- The controls were designed to reduce risk materialization.
- They updated the plan after two cases of risk materialization.
Learner examples
- We plan for risk materialization.
view materialization
1/vjˈu mˈeɪtˈɛɹiəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
storing a database view’s results
saving a view’s results so queries are faster
Examples
- View materialization improved dashboard performance significantly.
- The team scheduled refreshes to keep view materialization up to date.
- View materialization can trade storage for faster reads.
Learner examples
- View materialization can speed up reports.