acknowledgement
Translation
acknowledgement, recognition, confirmation of receipt
Examples
He received an acknowledgement for his work.
He received an acknowledgement for his work.
She gave a nod of acknowledgement.
She gave a nod of acknowledgement.
We are waiting for acknowledgement of our letter.
We are waiting for acknowledgement of our letter.
Grammar Patterns
((an acknowledgement of sth.)) a recognition of (sth.) He received an acknowledgement of his hard work.
((in acknowledgement of sth.)) as a way of showing recognition for (sth.) She received an award in acknowledgement of her success.
Similar Words
Etymology
From the verb 'acknowledge' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment', which indicates an action or its result.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ment' turns a verb into a noun. So, the action of 'acknowledging' becomes the thing 'an acknowledgement'.