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

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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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   the fact of knowing who a person is or what a thing is because of having seen or experienced that person or thing before: Dole obviously had the greatest name recognition of all the Republican candidates.

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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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › recognitionRECOGNITION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   an act of recognizing or the state of being recognized. the identification of something as having been previously seen, heard, known, etc. the perception of something as existing or true; realization. the acknowledgment of something as valid or as entitled to consideration: the recognition of a claim.

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

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

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRECOGNITION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   RECOGNITION definition: 1. agreement that something is true or real: 2. a situation in which when someone is publicly…. Learn more.

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   Definition of recognition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › recognitionRecognition - definition of recognition by The Free Dictionary

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    1. The act of recognizing or condition of being recognized. 2. An awareness that something perceived has been perceived before. 3. An acceptance as true or valid, as of a claim: a recognition of their civil rights. 4. Attention or favorable notice: She received recognition for her many achievements. 5.

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    Recognition definition: The act of recognizing or condition of being recognized.