noun
acknowledgment
uhk-NOL-ihj-muhnt
noun
1
The act of admitting or recognizing something as true.
"His acknowledgment of the error came too late to save the deal."
2
A note of thanks or credit given to someone for their help.
"She thanked her editor in the acknowledgments section of the book."
3
A signal confirming that a message or delivery was received.
"The system sends an automatic acknowledgment once your order is placed."
How to Use Acknowledgment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal admission, expression of thanks, or confirmation that something was received.
Common pairings
acknowledgments section
send an acknowledgment
formal acknowledgment
Word Forms
acknowledgments plural
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Etymology
From "acknowledge" plus the noun ending "-ment."