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Definition of materialization noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

materialization

noun
 
/məˌtɪəriəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
 
/məˌtɪriələˈzeɪʃn/
(British English also materialisation)
[uncountable, countable]
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  1. the fact of taking place or starting to exist as expected or planned
    • The sight of this machine was the materialization of a vision.
  2. the fact of appearing suddenly and/or in a way that cannot be explained
    • She managed to fake the materialization of a teacup and saucer.
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