recognition

/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of identifying someone or something that you have seen or known before.
    • Her face showed no sign of recognition when she saw me.
    • The old building was beyond recognition after the renovation.
    • Facial recognition technology is used to unlock many smartphones.
  2. Public appreciation or praise for someone's work or achievements.
    • He received recognition for his years of community service.
    • She craved recognition but never asked for it directly.
    • The award is a form of recognition for outstanding teaching.
  3. Acceptance or admission that something is true or exists.
    • He demanded recognition of his rights as a citizen.
    • There is growing recognition of the need to protect the environment.
    • The treaty was a formal recognition of the country's borders.
  4. Official acceptance of a country, government, or organization as having legal status.
    • The new government sought diplomatic recognition from other nations.
    • Recognition of the rebel group was a controversial decision.
    • The organization gained recognition as a charity last year.
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