acknowledgement
Translation
recognition, admission, confirmation of receipt, expression of thanks
Examples
He gave a nod of acknowledgement.
He gave a nod of acknowledgment.
We are waiting for acknowledgement of our letter.
We are waiting for acknowledgment of our letter.
The book has an acknowledgements page.
The book has an acknowledgments page.
This award is an acknowledgement of her hard work.
This award is an acknowledgment of her hard work.
Grammar Patterns
((acknowledgment of sth.)) recognition/confirmation of (sth.) We received an acknowledgment of our application.
((in acknowledgment of sth.)) as a sign of recognition for (sth.) He received an award in acknowledgment of his work.
Similar Words
Etymology
From the verb 'acknowledge' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment', which indicates an action or result.
Memory Tips
The '-ment' suffix turns the action of 'acknowledging' into a noun, representing the act or an instance of it.