recognition

noun

rec·og·ni·tion ˌre-kig-ˈni-shən How to pronounce recognition (audio)

-kəg-

: the action of recognizing : the state of being recognized: such as

: acknowledgment

especially : formal acknowledgment of the political existence of a government or nation

: knowledge or feeling that someone or something present has been encountered before

: special notice or attention

: the sensing and encoding of printed or written data by a machine

optical character recognition

magnetic ink character recognition

Example Sentences

The procedure is gaining recognition as the latest advance in organ transplant surgery. The Olympic Committee gave official recognition to the sport. His smile was a recognition that things were not so bad. Her paintings received recognition from her fellow artists. All she wanted was some recognition for her work. He finally received the recognition that he deserved. They were awarded medals in recognition of their bravery. See More

Recent Examples on the Web In recognition of his devotion to the school, the university’s central gathering space was named the Byron L. Warnken Moot Courtroom.

Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 Honorees included Turkish-Italian director Ferzan Ozpetek feted in recognition for how his movies bring to the fore characters within the LGBTQ community.

Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Senior linebacker Justyn Rendon, whose brother was at the school during the shooting, was given the No. 21 in recognition of the number of lives lost.

Ryan Morik, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 Truckyard Touch-a-Truck is held in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and will benefit Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

Hartford Courant, 30 Aug. 2022 In recognition of their contributions, Gallaudet presented Mr. Croneberg and Casterline with honorary degrees in May 2022.

BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 The entire area within the proposal is considered sacred by more than a dozen tribes, and the eastern face of the mountain in 1999 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of its religious and cultural importance.

Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 In recognition of the university’s continued partnership with the Cummings Foundation, Salem State will name its school of education after alumnus James L. McKeown, establishing the McKeown School of Education.

Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Anyone who has ever tried to manage any large group (and maybe even a not-so-large group) will sigh in recognition at the way problems seem to find each other and conspire together.

Kyle Smith, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	recognition
释义	recognition noun rec·og·ni·tion ˌre-kig-ˈni-shən -kəg- 1 : the action of recognizing : the state of being recognized: such as a : acknowledgment especially : formal acknowledgment of the political existence of a government or nation b : knowledge or feeling that someone or something present has been encountered before 2 : special notice or attention 3 : the sensing and encoding of printed or written data by a machine optical character recognition magnetic ink character recognition Example Sentences The procedure is gaining recognition as the latest advance in organ transplant surgery. The Olympic Committee gave official recognition to the sport. His smile was a recognition that things were not so bad. Her paintings received recognition from her fellow artists. All she wanted was some recognition for her work. He finally received the recognition that he deserved. They were awarded medals in recognition of their bravery. See More Recent Examples on the Web In recognition of his devotion to the school, the university’s central gathering space was named the Byron L. Warnken Moot Courtroom. Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 Honorees included Turkish-Italian director Ferzan Ozpetek feted in recognition for how his movies bring to the fore characters within the LGBTQ community. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Senior linebacker Justyn Rendon, whose brother was at the school during the shooting, was given the No. 21 in recognition of the number of lives lost. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 Truckyard Touch-a-Truck is held in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and will benefit Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Hartford Courant, 30 Aug. 2022 In recognition of their contributions, Gallaudet presented Mr. Croneberg and Casterline with honorary degrees in May 2022. BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 The entire area within the proposal is considered sacred by more than a dozen tribes, and the eastern face of the mountain in 1999 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of its religious and cultural importance. Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 In recognition of the university’s continued partnership with the Cummings Foundation, Salem State will name its school of education after alumnus James L. McKeown, establishing the McKeown School of Education. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Anyone who has ever tried to manage any large group (and maybe even a not-so-large group) will sigh in recognition at the way problems seem to find each other and conspire together. Kyle Smith, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English recognicion, from Anglo-French recognition, from Latin recognition-, recognitio, from recognoscere First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing recognition beyond (all) recognition self-recognition beyond (all) recognition self-recognition Kids Definition recognition noun rec·og·ni·tion ˌre-kig-ˈni-shən 1 : the act of knowing and remembering upon seeing She looked straight at Johnny and he at her. Neither gave any sign of recognition. Esther Forbes, Johnny Tremain 2 : the act of accepting the existence, truth, or importance of something recognition of past mistakes 3 : special attention or notice The writer's work won recognition. Medical Definition recognition noun rec·og·ni·tion ˌrek-əg-ˈnish-ən : the form of memory that consists in knowing or feeling that a present object has been met before Legal Definition recognition noun rec·og·ni·tion ˌre-kəg-ˈni-shən 1 : the act, process, or fact of recognizing 2 : the state of being recognized recognition noun 1 as in detection ability to positively identify someone or something The research concerns the capacity for pattern recognition in dogs. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance detection identification perception understanding observation consideration awareness observance spotting thought apprehension attention discernment concern knowledge grasp mind consciousness regard care cognizance mindfulness notice ear watch advisement advertence heed advertency eye hyperawareness note hyperconsciousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms disregard unawareness neglect obliviousness 2 as in acknowledgment the state of being publicly acknowledged or known for something (such as an achievement) The group was pleased to finally receive recognition for their groundbreaking work. Synonyms & Similar Words acknowledgment praise acclaim accolade acknowledgement homage kudos honor reputation status prestige name laurels infamy stature prominence report popularity reputability repute standing position visibility cachet notoriety rank adoration eminence greatness stardom fame character distinction mark glory superstardom preeminence renown place idolization celebrity illustriousness megastardom note Antonyms & Near Antonyms shame opprobrium dishonor ignominy disgrace invisibility disrepute odium unpopularity inconspicuousness anonymity obscurity oblivion obscureness See More
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