ˈrɪəlaɪz v.tr. (also -ise) 1 (often foll. by
that + clause) be
fully aware of;
conceive as real. 2
understand clearly. 3 present as real;
make realistic;
give apparent reality to (the story
was powerfully realized on stage). 4
convert into actuality;
achieve (realized a
childhood dream). 5 a convert into
money. b
acquire (profit). c be
sold for (a specified price). 6 Mus.
reconstruct (a part) in full
from a figured bass. øørealizable adj. realizability n. realization n. realizer n.