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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 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 knowing or accepting something or someone because of previous experience or evidence. It can also mean public praise or approval for achievements or authority. Learn more about the different meanings and uses of recognition with examples and synonyms.

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   Recognition is the act of identifying or acknowledging something or someone as familiar or valid. It can also mean approval, honor, or attention. See different meanings, synonyms, and translations of recognition.

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   Recognition is the act of realizing and accepting that something is true or important, or the act of knowing someone or something because you have known or learned about them in the past. Learn more about the different meanings, collocations and usage of recognition in English.

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