acknowledgement

/əkˈnɑlɪdʒmənt/
noun
  1. An act of accepting or admitting that something is true or exists.
    • The company issued a public acknowledgement of its role in the pollution.
    • He gave a simple nod as an acknowledgement of her presence.
    • Her acknowledgement of the mistake helped resolve the argument.
  2. A statement or gesture that shows you have received something, such as a message or package.
    • I sent an email acknowledgement to confirm I received the order.
    • The delivery driver asked for a signature as acknowledgement of the package.
    • She waved her hand in acknowledgement of the letter he held up.
  3. Recognition or credit given to someone for their work, help, or contribution.
    • He received a plaque as an acknowledgement of his years of service.
    • The team gave a round of applause in acknowledgement of her hard work.
    • The author included an acknowledgement of her editor in the book's preface.
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