recognition

B2
Pronunciation
/ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity)

Example Sentences
  • He looked at her for ten full minutes before recognition dawned.
2 Definition

Acceptance as valid or true

Example Sentences
  • The law was a recognition of their civil rights.
3 Definition

Official acceptance of the status of a new government by that of another country

4 Definition

Honour, favourable note, or attention

Example Sentences
  • The charity gained plenty of recognition for its efforts, but little money.
5 Definition

The propriety consisting for antibodies to bind to some specific antigens and not to others.

6 Definition

A return of the feu to the superior.