LookItUp

realisation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌriːələˈzeɪʃən/ · UK /ˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

realisation means: The moment or process of clearly understanding something that you did not understand before.

noun

UNDERSTANDINGB2

The moment or process of clearly understanding something that you did not understand before.

  • The realisation came too late.
  • She smiled with the sudden realisation that she was safe.
  • His slow realisation of the truth changed their friendship.

How to use it: realisation that… (She had the sudden realisation that she was lost.); realisation of something (The realisation of his mistake upset him.)

Similar words: awareness, understanding

Common phrases: sudden realisation, come to a realisation, painful realisation

MAKING REALC1

The process of making a plan, idea, or dream become real.

  • The project is the realisation of her dream.
  • Funding helped with the realisation of their plans.
  • They celebrated the successful realisation of a long-held ambition.

How to use it: realisation of something (The bridge marked the realisation of their plan.)

Similar words: fulfilment, achievement

Common phrases: realisation of something, practical realisation

Questions about realisation

What does realisation mean?

The moment or process of clearly understanding something that you did not understand before.

What is realisation in other languages?

Türkçe: farkına varma · Español: comprensión · Français: prise de conscience · Deutsch: Erkenntnis · Italiano: presa di coscienza · 日本語: 気づき

How do you pronounce realisation?

In American English /ˌriːələˈzeɪʃən/; in British English /ˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/.

How do you use realisation in a sentence?

The realisation came too late. She smiled with the sudden realisation that she was safe.

Learn realisation while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

realisation in other languages

More words