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

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRECOGNITION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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 automated conversion of information, as words or images, into a form that can be processed by a machine, especially a computer or computerized device. Compare optical character recognition ( def ), pattern recognition ( def ).

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

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   Jul 8, 2016 · Recognition is the act of recognizing someone or identifying something when you see it.

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

11. 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.