Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ization

Suffix
/ɪˌzeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of converting something into a particular state or condition.
Examples
  • Modernization of the city led to improved infrastructure.
  • The realization of the project’s goals took longer than expected.
  • Globalization has brought diverse cultures closer together.
Meaning
The suffix ‘-ization’ is used to form nouns indicating a process, condition, or result of an action.
Synonyms
  • Transformation
  • Conversion
  • Development