ETYM Cf. French réalisation.
(Alternate spelling: realisation).
1. Coming to understand something by thinking about it; SYN. realisation, recognition.
2. Making real or giving the appearance of reality; SYN. realisation, actualization, actualisation.
3. Something that is realized; SYN. realisation, fruition.
A gradual sinking to a lower level; SYN. subsiding, subsidence.