recognition

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌrɛkəgˈnɪʃən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌrɛkəgˈnɪʃən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(rek′əg nishən)


recognition
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Sense: Noun: act of identifying or realizing
Synonyms:
identification, realization Collocations, realisation (UK), identifying, realizing, perceiving, perception Collocations, apprehension, apprehending, noticing, notice Collocations, spotting, cognizance, awareness Collocations, ID Collocations (informal), grasp Collocations
Sense: Noun: appreciation
Synonyms:
approval Collocations, acclaim, esteem Collocations, appreciation Collocations, honor Collocations, honour (UK), regard Collocations, notice Collocations, renown, attention Collocations, wave Collocations, credit Collocations, greeting Collocations, comprehension Collocations, gratitude, acknowledgment, acknowledgement (UK), thank-you
Sense: Noun: acceptance
Synonyms:
acceptance Collocations, accepting, acknowledgment, acknowledgement (UK), approval Collocations, admission Collocations, sanctioning, ratification, validation, certification Collocations, accreditation, verification


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