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Synonyms & Antonyms of recognition
1
ability to positively identify someone or something
- The research concerns the capacity for pattern recognition in dogs.
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2
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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The first known use of recognition was in the 15th century
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