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- pronunciation:
- re
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- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of identifying someone or something previously seen or known.
It had been many years since he'd seen her, but his recognition of her face was instantaneous.- synonyms:
- mention
- similar words:
- acceptance, accolade, credit, honor, identification, kudos, praise, realization, recall, recollection, rediscovery
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| definition 2: |
the state of being so identified.
The actor wore dark glasses to avoid recognition.- similar words:
- discovery, identification
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| definition 3: |
formal acknowledgment or approval.
A formal dinner was given in recognition of her achievements.- similar words:
- acknowledgment, credit, mention, tribute
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| definition 4: |
acknowledgment of the validity of something.
They demanded recognition of their rights as citizens.The new nation has yet to receive recognition from some of its neighbors in the region.- synonyms:
- cognizance
- similar words:
- acceptance, acknowledgment, admission, concession, consideration
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| related words: |
acceptance, accolade, concession, gratitude, honor, knowledge, kudos, praise |
The word recognition
contains the following part:
cogn, cognit, gnor
Latin
root
that means know, knowledge
  Example words:
- synonyms:
- gnos, gnosis, gnom, -gnomy
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