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rec·og·ni·tion
 recognition
- pronunciation:
- re
k
 g
nI
shn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of identifying someone or something previously seen or known.
- synonyms:
- mention
- similar words:
- acceptance, accolade, credit, honor, identification, kudos, praise, realization, recall, recollection, rediscovery
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| definition 2: |
the state of being so identified.
- similar words:
- discovery, identification
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| definition 3: |
formal acknowledgment or approval.
recognition for her achievements- similar words:
- acknowledgment, credit, mention, tribute
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| definition 4: |
acknowledgment of the validity of something.
recognition of her rights as a prisoner- synonyms:
- cognizance
- similar words:
- acceptance, acknowledgment, admission, concession, consideration
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| related words: |
acceptance, accolade, concession, gratitude, honor, knowledge, kudos, praise |
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