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.
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Mark Sutherland, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Intersectionality is a recognition of the complex, overlapping influences that shape our individual life experiences and, therefore, our worldviews.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
International Women’s Day started in 1911 as a worldwide recognition of women's economic, political, and social contributions.
—Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Justin Theroux as Cam Gordon Theroux is a prolific actor and writer, having first gained recognition for his collaborations with the late David Lynch on Mulholland Drive (2001) and Inland Empire (2006).
—EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Mark Sutherland, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Intersectionality is a recognition of the complex, overlapping influences that shape our individual life experiences and, therefore, our worldviews.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
International Women’s Day started in 1911 as a worldwide recognition of women's economic, political, and social contributions.
—Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Justin Theroux as Cam Gordon Theroux is a prolific actor and writer, having first gained recognition for his collaborations with the late David Lynch on Mulholland Drive (2001) and Inland Empire (2006).
—EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recognition
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recognition. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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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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