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   recognize

   /ˈrɛkəɡnʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again: "Julia hardly recognized Jill when they met"
   • ▪ identify from knowledge of appearance or character: "Pat is very good at recognizing wild flowers" Similar identifyplaceknowknow againpick output a name torememberrecallrecollectcall to mindknow by sightkenrare:agnizeOpposite forget
   • ▪ (of a computer or other machine) automatically identify and respond correctly to (a sound, printed character, etc.): "Dr Friedman is programming his computer to recognize the shapes of strokes in the hands of various writers"
   • 2. acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of: "the defence is recognized in British law" Similar acknowledgeacceptadmitconcedeallowgrantconfessownrealizebe aware ofbe conscious ofperceivediscernappreciateunderstandapprehendseebe cognizant ofinformal:take on boardrare:cognizeofficially approvecertifyaccreditendorsesanctionput the seal of approval onacknowledgevalidateaccept as validratifyupholdsupportOpposite overlook
   • ▪ show official appreciation of; reward formally: "his work was recognized by an honorary degree from Glasgow University" Similar pay tribute toshow appreciation ofappreciategive recognition toshow gratitude tobe grateful foracclaimcommendsaluteapplaudtake one's hat off torewardhonourpay homage to
   • ▪ officially regard (a qualification) as valid or proper: "these qualifications are recognized by the Department of Education"
   • ▪ grant diplomatic recognition to (a country or government): "countries which recognized East Germany"
   • ▪ (of a person presiding at a meeting or debate) call on (someone) to speak.

   Word Origin late Middle English (earliest attested as a term in Scots law): from Old French reconniss-, stem of reconnaistre, from Latin recognoscere ‘know again, recall to mind’, from re- ‘again’ + cognoscere ‘learn’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. recognizer noun

   Scrabble Points: 21

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECOGNIZED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Recognized means generally accepted as having a particular position or quality. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as business, education, and idiomatic expressions.

   • English (US)

     RECOGNIZED meaning: 1. If someone or something is...

   • Znaczenie Recognized, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     RECOGNIZED definicja: 1. If someone or something is...

   • Portuguese Translation

     recognized translate: reconhecido. Learn more in the...

   • Traditional

     RECOGNIZED translate: 公認的;認可的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     RECOGNIZED translate: 公认的;认可的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Recoil

     RECOIL definition: 1. to move back because of fear or...

   • Accredited

     ACCREDITED definition: 1. officially recognized or approved:...

   • Cambridge English Dictionary에서의 의미

     RECOGNIZED 의미, 정의, RECOGNIZED의 정의: 1. If someone or...

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECOGNIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of recognize, a verb that can mean to know, accept, or praise something or someone. See how to use recognize in different contexts and sentences with synonyms and antonyms.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb recognize, which means to acknowledge formally, to perceive, or to know. See also the legal and kids definitions of recognize.

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   to accept or be aware of (a fact, duty, problem, etc) to recognize necessity. to give formal acknowledgment of the status or legality of (a government, an accredited representative, etc) to grant (a person) the right to speak in a deliberative body, debate, etc.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECOGNIZED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word recognized, which can be an adjective or a verb. Find out the synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and sentences of recognized in British English.

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   Definitions of recognized. adjective. generally approved or compelling recognition. “his recognized superiority in this kind of work”. synonyms: accepted, recognised. acknowledged. recognized or made known or admitted. adjective. provided with a secure reputation.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrecognize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb recognize, which means to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them or it. Find synonyms, examples, collocations and word origin of recognize.