recognition

noun

Definition of recognitionnext
1
as in detection
ability to positively identify someone or something The research concerns the capacity for pattern recognition in dogs.

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2
as in praise
the state of being publicly acknowledged or known for something (such as an achievement) The group was pleased to finally receive recognition for their groundbreaking work.

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Recent Examples of recognition Silver coins are a popular way to invest in precious metals due to their affordability and global recognition. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The Rabkin Prize carries an unrestricted $50,000 purse, along with creative and intellectual recognition. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 This is where many recognition programs begin to lose their impact. — Candy Fernandez, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 In recognition of his commitment to students, Iowa State established a scholarship in his honor. — IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recognition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
  1. detection
  2. praise
  3. identification
  4. acknowledgment
  5. acclaim
  6. accolade
Noun
  • From New York and Florida to Michigan and Los Angeles, ordinary worshipers are training in situational awareness, access control, surveillance detection, emergency response and coordination with law enforcement.
    — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • At the end of the year, the agency would meet a key mandate, deploying explosives detection systems nationwide.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of detection
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  • Someone could see your value and potential, and perhaps offer you praise or an opportunity of sorts, but your schedule could be maxed out.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Clinton was one of many women in national politics sharing their praise and gratitude for Steinem.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of praise
Noun
  • Participants will also have every ball recorded to help talent identification.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The group also said its eligible-but-unregistered reports contain limited contact information, not Social Security, driver’s license, or state identification numbers, and that only ERIC employees process member data.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of identification
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  • These cues feel less like hand-holding for the audience and more of an acknowledgement of the artistry of whoever’s imagination and vulnerability lights up the screen.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
  • There is an acknowledgement internally that signing Johnson in January was a costly mistake which hampered them in this window.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
Noun
  • Her debut novel, Perish, was published to great acclaim in 2022.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Taylor-Joy initially gained acclaim as an indie darling in films like The Witch and Thoroughbreds.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • OutKick Dropkick asked Jordan in a recent interview what the accolades meant to her.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • His accolades also include a Grammy nomination for Kx5, his collaboration with producer deadmau5.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
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