recognized

/ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of recognize: to identify someone or something from previous knowledge.
    • He recognized the mistake and apologized.
    • The teacher recognized the student's hard work with a special award.
    • She recognized her old friend immediately at the airport.
adjective
  1. Acknowledged as valid, important, or having a particular status.
    • She is a recognized expert in the field of marine biology.
    • The organization is a recognized charity in over twenty countries.
    • His contribution to the project was finally recognized by the board.
  2. Known or identified from previous encounters.
    • The witness recognized the suspect in a police lineup.
    • I recognized the song from my childhood the moment it started playing.
    • The actor wore a disguise so he wouldn't be recognized on the street.
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