noun

recognition

reh-kuhg-NIHSHN

noun

The act of identifying someone or something as already known.

"A flicker of recognition crossed her face when she saw him."

Public acknowledgment or credit for something, especially achievement.

"He finally received recognition for his years of research."

Formal acceptance that something (such as a government or qualification) is valid.

"The rebel movement sought international recognition as a legitimate government."

How to Use Recognition

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIdentifying something familiar, or being formally acknowledged/credited for something.

Common pairings

gain recognition facial recognition in recognition of

recognitions plural

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From Latin recognitio, "a re-examining," itself from recognoscere, "to know again" (re- + cognoscere, "to learn, come to know").

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