recognition
Translation
recognition, acknowledgement, appreciation, identification
Examples
He received recognition for his hard work.
He received recognition for his hard work.
Facial recognition technology is improving.
Facial recognition technology is improving.
There is a growing recognition of the problem.
There is a growing recognition of the problem.
Grammar Patterns
recognition for ((sth.)) praise or reward for (sth.) He received recognition for his hard work.
recognition of ((sth.)) the act of accepting that (sth.) is true or important There is a growing recognition of the problem.
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Etymology
From 're-' (again) + 'cognition' (knowing), from Latin 'recognoscere' (to know again). The act of knowing something again.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'recognize'. When you 'recognize' someone, you 'know them again'.