recognition

noun
UK: /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
US: /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/

  1. The act of knowing someone or something again because you have seen or heard them before.

    1. I showed her my ID for recognition.
    2. Early recognition of the problem could save the project and the company resources.

  2. Public praise and reward for someone's work or actions.

    1. She got recognition for her work.
    2. His outstanding leadership earned him widespread recognition and several prestigious awards.

  3. The acceptance or acknowledgement that something is true or valid.

    1. There is a growing recognition of this fact.
    2. International recognition of the new state is vital for its long-term stability and growth.

Synonyms

appreciation awareness acknowledgment acceptance identification
recognition adjective

  1. The action of recognizing text, voices, or images using a computer.

    1. Use voice recognition to type faster.
    2. Facial recognition technology is now widely used in security systems and smartphones.
recognition transitive-verb

  1. To know someone or something because you have seen or heard them before.

    1. I recognize her from school.
    2. He quickly recognized the tune being played on the old piano in the corner.

  2. To acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of something.

    1. They recognize our right to protest.
    2. The government finally recognized the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare reform.

  3. To show public appreciation for a person's achievements.

    1. The company recognized him for his work.
    2. The awards ceremony recognized scientists who have made significant contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recognition" in English means: The act of knowing someone or something again because you have seen or heard them before., Public praise and reward for someone's work or actions., The acceptance or acknowledgement that something is true or valid..

The phonetic transcription of "recognition" is /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recognition": appreciation, awareness, acknowledgment, acceptance, identification.

Example usage of "recognition": "I showed her my ID for recognition.". More examples on the page.