recognition
noun
rec·og·ni·tion
ˌre-kig-ˈni-shən 
-kəg-
1
: the action of recognizing : the state of being recognized: such as
a
: acknowledgment
especially
: formal acknowledgment of the political existence of a government or nation
b
: knowledge or feeling that someone or something present has been encountered before
2
: special notice or attention
3
: the sensing and encoding of printed or written data by a machine
optical character recognition
magnetic ink character recognition
Examples of recognition in a Sentence
The procedure is gaining recognition as the latest advance in organ transplant surgery.
The Olympic Committee gave official recognition to the sport.
His smile was a recognition that things were not so bad.
Her paintings received recognition from her fellow artists.
All she wanted was some recognition for her work.
He finally received the recognition that he deserved.
They were awarded medals in recognition of their bravery.
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Known for his unflinching explorations of youth culture, addiction, and rebellion, Clark first gained recognition with Tulsa, a book of photography documenting teenage drug use and disaffected lifestyles in his hometown.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Among the honors in his life was the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from France in recognition of Laemmle Theatres’ elevated commitment to subtitled films, French and otherwise.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2025
Chia seeds have gained recognition as a potent source of omega-3 fatty acids.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
These rums have been awarded Gold Medals in at least five major international spirit competitions and have earned global recognition.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Among the honors in his life was the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from France in recognition of Laemmle Theatres’ elevated commitment to subtitled films, French and otherwise.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2025
Chia seeds have gained recognition as a potent source of omega-3 fatty acids.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
These rums have been awarded Gold Medals in at least five major international spirit competitions and have earned global recognition.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for recognition
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recognition. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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recognition
noun
rec·og·ni·tion
ˌrek-ig-ˈnish-ən
ˌrek-əg-
1
: the act of recognizing
2
: acknowledgment of something done or given
got a medal in recognition of bravery
3
: formal acknowledgment of the political existence of a government or nation
4
: special attention or notice
Medical Definition
recognition
noun
rec·og·ni·tion
ˌrek-əg-ˈnish-ən
: the form of memory that consists in knowing or feeling that a present object has been met before
Legal Definition
recognition
noun
rec·og·ni·tion
ˌre-kəg-ˈni-shən
1
: the act, process, or fact of recognizing
2
: the state of being recognized
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