acknowledgments

noun

1. 1

   The act of acknowledging

2. 2

   The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.

3. 3

   A reward or other expression or token of gratitude.

4. 4

   An expression of gratitude for a benefit or an obligation.

   “the acknowledgment of a favor”

5. 5

   A message from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood.

   “the acknowledgment of a wedding invitation”

6. 6

   A response (ACK) sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission (See Wikipedia article on transmission).

7. 7

   A recognition as genuine or valid; an avowing or admission in legal form.

   “acknowledgment of a deed”

8. 8

   The act of a person admitting a child as their own.

9. 9

   A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfillment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.