re·al·iza·tion \ˌrē(ə)lə̇ˈzāshən, ˌriəl-, -ˌlīˈz- sometimes ˌri(ˌ)l-\noun (-s) Etymology: French réalisation, from Middle French realisation, from realiser to realize + -ation 1. a.: the action of realizing or condition of being realized b.philosophy: the act or process of becoming real 2.: something realized