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erkenning — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • acknowledgment noun The act of admitting or recognizing something as true.
  • recognition noun The act of identifying someone or something as already known.
  • sanction noun Official approval or permission for an action.

Senses

erkenning is used for these senses in English:

  • acknowledgment The act of acknowledging
  • acknowledgment The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
  • acknowledgment A reward or other expression or token of gratitude.
  • acknowledgment (legal) The act of a person admitting a child as their own.
  • sanction An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

acknowledgment — full definition

  1. noun The act of admitting or recognizing something as true.
  2. noun A note of thanks or credit given to someone for their help.
  3. noun A signal confirming that a message or delivery was received.

recognition — full definition

  1. noun The act of identifying someone or something as already known.
  2. noun Public acknowledgment or credit for something, especially achievement.
  3. noun Formal acceptance that something (such as a government or qualification) is valid.

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