realization

• Nom désignant l'action de prendre pleinement conscience de quelque chose, le processus de concrétisation d'un projet ou d'une idée, ou encore l'achèvement d'une œuvre musicale.

A noun referring to the act of becoming fully aware of something, the process of making something real or concrete, or the completion of a musical composition.

1. Clear understandingB2formal

   The act of coming to understand something clearly and distinctly.

   prise de conscience

   • The realization that she had forgotten the keys hit her suddenly.
   • He came to the realization that hard work is essential for success.
   • It was a sobering realization that the project would take much longer than expected.

   Synonymesapprehensionawarenesscognizancecomprehensionenlightenmentinsightperceptionrecognitionunderstanding

2. Making realC1formal

   The act of making something real or giving it the appearance of reality.

   Réalisation

   • The artist's realization of the scene was breathtaking.
   • The realization of the plan required years of effort.
   • Virtual reality technology aims for the perfect realization of imaginary worlds.

   Synonymesactualizationembodimentimplementationmaterializationreification

3. Musical completionC2formal

   A musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the original composer.

   Réalisation musicale

   • The pianist performed a beautiful realization of the Baroque piece.
   • This realization of the unfinished symphony was highly acclaimed.
   • The composer's realization of the figured bass was historically informed.

4. Monetary conversionC1formal

   A sale made to obtain money, such as the sale of stock or an estate, or the money obtained from such a sale.

   Réalisation (conversion en argent)

   • The realization of the estate provided funds for the heirs.
   • The stock realization resulted in a significant profit.
   • The company's asset realization helped it avoid bankruptcy.

   Synonymesconversionliquidationmonetization

5. Musical enrichmentC2formal

   The completion or enrichment of a piece of music that was left sparsely notated by the composer.

   Réalisation d'une œuvre musicale

   • The realization of the figured bass was essential for the performance.
   • Scholars often debate the best realization of early music manuscripts.
   • The realization added depth to the original composition.

   Synonymesrealisation

6. Concrete manifestationC1formal

   Something that is made real or concrete.

   Réalisation concrète

   • The building was the realization of the architect's vision.
   • Her invention was the realization of years of research.
   • The festival was a realization of the community's dreams.

   Synonymesactualizationembodimentincarnationmaterialization