realisation
noun/ˌriəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #10,648 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The moment of becoming aware or understanding something clearly.
Example sentence
After years of searching, she finally had the sudden realisation that happiness comes from within.
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