noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

acknowledgment

uhk-NOL-ihj-muhnt

Acknowledgment (noun) means the act of admitting or recognizing something as true. Example: “His acknowledgment of the error came too late to save the deal.”

noun

The act of admitting or recognizing something as true.

"His acknowledgment of the error came too late to save the deal."

A note of thanks or credit given to someone for their help.

"She thanked her editor in the acknowledgments section of the book."

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 notes

In 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."

Synonyms

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credit reference mention recognition citation cite quotation acknowledgement

Related words

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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.

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