Recognition

/ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of recognizing or being recognized, especially as having an identity or status.

The scientist received widespread recognition for her groundbreaking research.

Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something.

The company received formal recognition from the government for its sustainability efforts.

A mark of acknowledgment or honor.

He was awarded a medal in recognition of his bravery.

The process of identifying something or someone from previous encounters or knowledge.

Her recognition of his face made her realize they had met before.

The state of being recognized or acknowledged.

The organization has achieved international recognition in its field.

Late Latin 'recognitio', from 'recognoscere', meaning 'to recognize or admit again.'

face recognition

A technology capable of identifying or verifying a person from a digital image or video frame.

in recognition of

As a way to show appreciation or acknowledgment for something.

show recognition

To demonstrate acknowledgment or appreciation for someone's efforts or contributions.

recognize

To identify someone or something from previous knowledge.

acknowledge

To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

identify

To establish or indicate who or what someone or something is.

Props

He got props for his artwork at the gallery.

Mad respect

She showed mad respect when she acknowledged all the hard work her team put in.