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   recognition

   /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or knowledge: "she saw him pass by without a sign of recognition" Similar identificationrecollectionrecallremembrance
   • 2. acknowledgement of the existence, validity, or legality of something: "the unions must receive proper recognition" Similar acknowledgementacceptanceadmissionconcedingconcessiongrantingrealizationawarenessconsciousnessknowledgeperceptionappreciationunderstandingapprehensioncognizanceofficial approvalcertificationaccreditationendorsementsanctioningvalidationratification
   • ▪ appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability: "his work was slow to gain recognition" Similar appreciationgratitudethankscongratulationsa pat on the backhat tipcreditcommendationacclaimacclamationtributesacknowledgementrewardhonourhomageapplausea round of applauseaccoladesa mentioninformal:bouquetsbrownie points
   • ▪ formal acknowledgement by a country that another political entity fulfils the conditions of statehood and is eligible to be dealt with as a member of the international community: "they are granting full recognition to the republic"

   Word Origin late 15th century (denoting the acknowledgement of a service): from Latin recognitio(n-), from the verb recognoscere ‘know again, recall to mind’ (see recognize).

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   RECOGNITION definition: 1. agreement that something is true or legal: 2. If you are given recognition, people show…. Learn more.

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   Recognition is the act of recognizing someone or identifying something when you see it.

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   The meaning of RECOGNITION is the action of recognizing : the state of being recognized. How to use recognition in a sentence.

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   RECOGNITION meaning: 1. agreement that something is true or legal: 2. If you are given recognition, people show…. Learn more.

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   Recognition is when you remember something or someone you're familiar with — like the flash of recognition you experience at your high school reunion.

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   Recognition is the act of recognizing someone or identifying something when you see it. [...] 2. Recognitionof something is an understanding and acceptance of it. [...] 3. When a government gives diplomatic recognition to another country, they officially accept that its status is valid. [...] More. Synonyms of 'recognition'