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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Sometimes artists feel like that’s an albatross or something, but it’s got to be a good albatross to have compared to the alternative of not having the recognition.
—
Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2024
In a second argument justifying the ban, Taliban leaders have claimed to be open to negotiation on critical issues such as girls’ education in exchange for international recognition of their regime.
—Enayat Nasir, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024
The Santa Ana College Foundation invites you to nominate them for recognition in the Santa Ana College Hall of Fame.
Nominations for the 2024 Hall of Fame Alumni Achievement Awards are due June 28 and recipients will be honored at a ceremony in October.
—Advertorial, Orange County Register, 10 Apr. 2024
This smart Vacuum features a 3D camera, object recognition, and Samsung AI technology to help keep your home tidy.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Apr. 2024
And having you here today is an important recognition of all that our nation has achieved together, both of them, in the decades since.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
None of these filmmakers have (yet) had the recognition that New Wave filmmakers had, so Kim’s remains a niche-ier reference.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2024
In line with its mission, Drive Square has garnered recognition and adoption from various entities, including law enforcement agencies and educational institutions.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
After Molly was born, John and Anna Beth decided to raise her in New Orleans — closer to Anna Beth’s family — rather than Los Angeles, as a result of the fame and recognition John was receiving for his roles in projects including Roseanne and Raising Arizona.
—Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2024
In a second argument justifying the ban, Taliban leaders have claimed to be open to negotiation on critical issues such as girls’ education in exchange for international recognition of their regime.
—Enayat Nasir, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024
The Santa Ana College Foundation invites you to nominate them for recognition in the Santa Ana College Hall of Fame.
Nominations for the 2024 Hall of Fame Alumni Achievement Awards are due June 28 and recipients will be honored at a ceremony in October.
—Advertorial, Orange County Register, 10 Apr. 2024
This smart Vacuum features a 3D camera, object recognition, and Samsung AI technology to help keep your home tidy.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Apr. 2024
And having you here today is an important recognition of all that our nation has achieved together, both of them, in the decades since.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
None of these filmmakers have (yet) had the recognition that New Wave filmmakers had, so Kim’s remains a niche-ier reference.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2024
In line with its mission, Drive Square has garnered recognition and adoption from various entities, including law enforcement agencies and educational institutions.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
After Molly was born, John and Anna Beth decided to raise her in New Orleans — closer to Anna Beth’s family — rather than Los Angeles, as a result of the fame and recognition John was receiving for his roles in projects including Roseanne and Raising Arizona.
—Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recognition. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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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