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Definition of recognition

recognition

/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
rec · og · ni · tion
Adverb:recognizably
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Plural:recognitions
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Adjective:recognizable
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recognition Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of identifying someone or something from previous knowledge, experience, or perception.

Example

"The security system relies on advanced facial recognition to grant employees access to the building."

2

Appreciation, acclaim, or formal reward given for an achievement, service, or merit.

Example

"She received international recognition for her groundbreaking research in renewable energy."

3

The acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something, such as a sovereign state, qualification, or right.

Example

"The newly formed republic sought formal diplomatic recognition from the United Nations."

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• Nearby Words

reclusiveness
recoat
recode
recognition
recognizability
recognizable
recognizably

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin recognitio ('an investigation or examination'), derived from recognoscere ('to know again, recall to mind'), from re- ('again') and cognoscere ('to know, learn').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recognition. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recognition
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