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Definition of recognizer

recognizer

/ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzɚ/
(UK: recogniser)
rec · og · niz · er
Adverb:recognizably
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Plural:recognizers
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Adjective:recognizable
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recognizer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

In computing and formal language theory, a program, algorithm, or abstract automaton that determines whether a given input (such as speech, handwriting, or a string of symbols) matches a valid pattern or language.

Example

"The engineering team trained a neural speech recognizer to transcribe medical dictations with high accuracy."

2

A person who or thing that identifies, acknowledges, or perceives someone or something previously known.

Example

"As a keen recognizer of emerging talent, the director quickly offered the young actor a leading role."

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• Nearby Words

recognizable
recognizably
recognize
recognizer
recoil
recollect
recollection

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