recognizer

noun

rec·​og·​niz·​er
ˈre-kig-ˌnī-zər
-kəg- also ÷ -kə-ˌnī-
variants also British recogniser
plural -s
: one that recognizes

Word History

Etymology

recognize + -er

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“Recognizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recognizer. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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