recognition
/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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