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realisation

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Other spellings

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Word parts

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realise + -ation

Pronunciation

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

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Singular
realisation

Plural
realisations

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