realization
gb/ɹˌiəlɪzˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌiəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
B2
Anglais
~ 5600
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B2
event
1
sudden or growing awareness
The moment when you understand something clearly, often for the first time.
Schéma d’usage :
the realization that [clause]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes say *"the realization of that"* when they should say *"the realization that..."* followed by a full clause. For example, say *"the realization that I was wrong"*, not *"the realization of that I was wrong"*. Also note that British English often uses the spelling *realisation*.
Synonymes
awakening (Emphasizes a strong or dramatic new awareness, often emotional.)
|
awareness (More general and neutral; does not always imply a single clear moment.)
Antonymes
ignorance (Describes not knowing or not understanding a fact or situation.)
Collocations
the realization that
|sudden realization
|come to the realization
|a painful realization
|a shocking realization
Thèmes
thinking
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- In that moment, she had the shocking realization that she no longer loved her job.
- His sudden realization that he was lost made his heart race.
- I came to the realization that I needed to change my lifestyle.
- The realization that nobody was coming to help was terrifying.
- With the realization that the deadline was tomorrow, everyone started working faster.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I had a sudden realization that I was on the wrong train.
- He came to the realization that he had made a big mistake.
- She felt scared at the realization that she was alone in the house.
- The realization that English was important made him study harder.
- At dinner, I had the realization that we had no money left.
Nom
B2
entity
2
new understanding or insight
A clear idea or truth that you now understand about something.
Schéma d’usage :
a realization about [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse *realization* (an understanding) with *reality* (the way things actually are). For example, say *"a realization about my job"*, not *"a reality about my job"*.
Synonymes
insight (Stresses deep or thoughtful understanding, often after careful thinking or experience.)
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recognition (Highlights accepting or acknowledging something as true, sometimes publicly.)
Antonymes
misconception (Describes a wrong or false idea instead of a correct understanding.)
Collocations
a important realization
|a personal realization
|a painful realization
|a gradual realization
|a clear realization
Thèmes
thinking
|personal growth
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Living abroad gave her an important realization about how much she took her family for granted.
- The book led him to a painful realization about his own behavior.
- This was a powerful realization for the team: they were focusing on the wrong problem.
- Over time, he reached the quiet realization that success did not make him happy.
- Her main realization from therapy was that she needed clearer boundaries.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Travel gave me a new realization about what I want in life.
- That day, he had a painful realization about his health.
- The class helped her have a realization about how she learns best.
- This was an important realization for our group.
- His realization about money changed the way he lived.
Nom
B2
action
3
making a plan or hope real
When a plan, dream, or idea becomes real in the world.
Schéma d’usage :
the realization of [a dream/plan/goal]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use *realization* instead of the verb *realize* for this sense. Use *"to realize a dream"* when you need a verb, and *"the realization of a dream"* when you need a noun.
Synonymes
fulfillment (Often used for personal dreams and wishes becoming real.)
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implementation (More formal; commonly used for plans, policies, or systems being put into practice.)
Antonymes
failure (Describes when a plan or dream does not happen or succeed.)
Collocations
the realization of a dream
|the realization of a goal
|the realization of a project
|full realization
|practical realization
Thèmes
goals
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Exemples
- The new school is the realization of a long-held dream for the community.
- Years of research finally led to the realization of the project.
- Effective leadership is essential for the realization of strategic goals.
- Her promotion marked the realization of her childhood ambition.
- Government support was crucial for the realization of the housing plan.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The company celebrated the realization of its first big project.
- His new restaurant is the realization of a dream.
- Hard work is needed for the realization of your goals.
- Money is important for the realization of many ideas.
- The plan is good, but its realization will be difficult.
Nom
technical
C1
action
4
turning assets into cash
When a company or person sells property or investments to get money.
Schéma d’usage :
realization of [assets/investments]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse this technical sense with the everyday meaning of *realization* as understanding. In financial texts, *realization of assets* means selling them for money, not "understanding" them.
Synonymes
liquidation (Often used when a company is closed and its assets are sold to pay debts.)
Antonymes
acquisition (Refers to obtaining assets or property, the opposite direction of selling them off.)
Collocations
realization of assets
|realization of investments
|realization of property
|forced realization
|order for realization
Thèmes
business
|finance
|law
Exemples
- The court ordered the realization of the company’s assets to pay its creditors.
- Shareholders were disappointed with the low realization of their investments.
- The rapid realization of property allowed the firm to meet its short-term debts.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The bank asked for the realization of the house to pay the loan.
- Realization of assets is sometimes necessary when a business fails.
- The company planned the realization of old machines to get cash.
- After realization of the land, they could pay their bills.
Nom
formal
C1
entity
5
artistic or practical execution
The way an idea, plan, or art work is actually done or performed.
Schéma d’usage :
a realization of [a play/design/idea]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not realize that this sense is formal and mainly used in art and professional reviews. In everyday speech, people more often say *version*, *performance*, or *interpretation*.
Synonymes
interpretation (Common in art and performance; focuses on the artist’s personal way of presenting a work.)
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execution (Stresses how well something is carried out, often in practical or artistic contexts.)
Antonymes
conception (Refers to the original idea or design, before it is carried out in practice.)
Collocations
a brilliant realization
|a faithful realization
|a creative realization
|cinematic realization
|stage realization
Thèmes
art
|media
|work
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Exemples
- The film is a powerful realization of the novel.
- Critics praised the director’s bold realization of the classic play.
- The architect’s vision found a stunning realization in the finished building.
- This production is an imaginative realization of a difficult score.
- The project’s successful realization depended on close cooperation between designers and engineers.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The movie is a modern realization of an old story.
- The stage realization of the book was very simple.
- We discussed the realization of the design in real life.
- The director’s realization of the play was very creative.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
realization
API
GB/ɹˌiəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌiəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
real - iz - a - tion (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: realization
- Plural: realization, realizations
Famille de mots
Forms
realizations
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unreal
adjective B2
unrealistic
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
realizable
adjective
Expressions
come to the realization that
1/kˈʌm tə ðə ɹˌiəlɪzˈeɪʃən ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
gradually realize something is true
To slowly see and understand that something is true or real.
Exemples
- She came to the realization that she needed to change careers.
- Over time, he came to the realization that his parents had been right.
- We all came to the realization that the plan was not working.
with the realization that
1/wˈɪθ ðə ɹˌiəlɪzˈeɪʃən ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
at the moment of understanding
At the same time as you understand that something is true.
Exemples
- With the realization that the train was gone, they ran back to the ticket office.
- Tears came with the realization that he might never return.
- With the realization that time was short, the team worked through the night.