recognition
Translation
recognition, acknowledgement, identification
Examples
He received an award in recognition of his work.
He received an award in recognition of his work.
She scanned the crowd for a sign of recognition.
She scanned the crowd for a sign of recognition.
There is a growing recognition of the problem.
There is a growing recognition of the problem.
Grammar Patterns
((in recognition of sth.)) in acknowledgment of (sth.) He received an award in recognition of his work.
((recognition of sth.)) the act of identifying (sth.) Her recognition of the thief was immediate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: acknowledgment, identification, awareness; Antonyms: disregard, ignorance
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (again) + 'cognoscere' (to know). Literally 'to know again'.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-cognition' – the act of knowing something again or acknowledging it.