acknowledgment
8 synonyms for acknowledgment, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of admitting or recognizing something as true.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
acknowledgement
How to use acknowledgment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
acknowledgments section
send an acknowledgment
formal acknowledgment
Etymology
From "acknowledge" plus the noun ending "-ment."
Full origin of acknowledgment →Frequently asked questions
What does “acknowledgment” mean?
The word “acknowledgment” means the act of admitting or recognizing something as true. In plain terms, a formal admission, expression of thanks, or confirmation that something was received.
How do you pronounce “acknowledgment”?
“Acknowledgment” is pronounced uhk-NOL-ihj-muhnt (/əkˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “acknowledgment” in a sentence?
Here is “acknowledgment” used in a sentence: “His acknowledgment of the error came too late to save the deal.”
What part of speech is “acknowledgment”?
“Acknowledgment” is a noun.
Is “acknowledgment” a common word?
“Acknowledgment” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “acknowledgment” have?
“Acknowledgment” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of admitting or recognizing something as true.
