Reality Check Definition

noun
An assessment to determine if one's circumstances or expectations conform to reality.
American Heritage
An instance of confronting or acknowledging the facts about something and thus dispelling unrealistic notions.
Webster's New World

A check or review to make sure something is consistent, reasonable, etc.

Make sure to do a reality check on the idea before releasing it.
Wiktionary

(idiomatic) A wake-up call, reminder.

That kid needs a reality check before he fails or drops out.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Reality Check

Noun

Singular:
reality check
Plural:
reality checks

Reality Check Sentence Examples

  • But if Respect does contest the election and performs worse than 2.4% then this will be a very sobering reality check.

  • They need a reality check for sure but it's easy to understand.

  • It also helps to have a budget in mind before you start throwing money around; it's easy to overspend on home goods, so a budget will help give you a reality check when you need it.

  • It would seem that it's not only those Hull followers who need to take a reality check.

  • But now, the unique Ulysses spacecraft may give scientists a reality check.

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