recognition

amincewa, ban girma

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular recognition

Plural recognitions

1. (uncountable) Recognition is the act of recognizing somebody or something. <> ganewa
   • Synonym: identification

   The man had been dead so long, his body was beyond recognition.

   Children with strong word-recognition skills tend to be strong readers.

   Computers are getting much better at facial recognition.

2. (uncountable) Recognition of something is an acceptance of it.
   • Synonym: acknowledgement

   The group cannot continue its work without international recognition.

   There is a general recognition of the importance of religious freedom for all people.

3. (uncountable) If someone receives recognition for the things that they have done, people say that those things are good or important.
   • Synonym: acknowledgement

   His writing has received both local and international recognition and awards.

Related words

• recognize/recognise