recognition
noun
rec·og·ni·tion
ˌre-kig-ˈni-shən 
-kəg-
1
: the action of recognizing : the state of being recognized: such as
a
: acknowledgment
especially
: formal acknowledgment of the political existence of a government or nation
b
: knowledge or feeling that someone or something present has been encountered before
2
: special notice or attention
3
: the sensing and encoding of printed or written data by a machine
optical character recognition
magnetic ink character recognition
Examples of recognition in a Sentence
The procedure is gaining recognition as the latest advance in organ transplant surgery.
The Olympic Committee gave official recognition to the sport.
His smile was a recognition that things were not so bad.
Her paintings received recognition from her fellow artists.
All she wanted was some recognition for her work.
He finally received the recognition that he deserved.
They were awarded medals in recognition of their bravery.
Recent Examples on the Web
In recent years, great strides have been made in the recognition and respect of nonbinary individuals.
—
Rivea Ruff, Essence, 7 June 2024
The legal recognition is expected to translate to better protection on the street from police harassment and greater support for organ-grinders in their disputes with residents and businesses.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2024
Among the other notable Americans who have been given honorary knighthood by the British Crown is Angelina Jolie in 2014 in recognition of her humanitarian efforts.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Tuesday that law enforcement in Nebraska arrested Jamie Johnson, a 47-year-old Dade City, Fla., resident, on May 29 on allegations of forging signatures on petitions seeking recognition of the No Labels political party.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
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Rivea Ruff, Essence, 7 June 2024
The legal recognition is expected to translate to better protection on the street from police harassment and greater support for organ-grinders in their disputes with residents and businesses.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2024
Among the other notable Americans who have been given honorary knighthood by the British Crown is Angelina Jolie in 2014 in recognition of her humanitarian efforts.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Tuesday that law enforcement in Nebraska arrested Jamie Johnson, a 47-year-old Dade City, Fla., resident, on May 29 on allegations of forging signatures on petitions seeking recognition of the No Labels political party.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recognition. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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recognition
noun
rec·og·ni·tion
ˌrek-ig-ˈnish-ən
ˌrek-əg-
1
: the act of recognizing
2
: acknowledgment of something done or given
got a medal in recognition of bravery
3
: formal acknowledgment of the political existence of a government or nation
4
: special attention or notice
Medical Definition
recognition
noun
rec·og·ni·tion
ˌrek-əg-ˈnish-ən
: the form of memory that consists in knowing or feeling that a present object has been met before
Legal Definition
recognition
noun
rec·og·ni·tion
ˌre-kəg-ˈni-shən
1
: the act, process, or fact of recognizing
2
: the state of being recognized
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