Definition

The act of becoming aware of something or understanding it clearly.

Example

Her realisation that she needed to change her lifestyle came after the doctor’s visit.

Conversation

I had a sudden realisation about my career choices today.

Oh really? What did you figure out?

I realized I’ve been focusing on the wrong things all along.

That sounds important! What are you planning to change?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Realisation → It is formed from "real" (from Latin "realis", meaning actual or true) and "-isation" (from Latin "-atio", meaning the action or process of). The word "realisation" refers to the process of making something real or actualizing an idea.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'real' meaning something that is true or actual, and '-isation' indicating a process. This helps you remember that 'realisation' is the process of making something real.

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