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Recognition

/ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/

The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity)

📖 Definitions of "Recognition"

noun

1
The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity)
"He looked at her for ten full minutes before recognition dawned."
2
Acceptance as valid or true
"The law was a recognition of their civil rights."
3
Official acceptance of the status of a new government by that of another country
4
Honour, favourable note, or attention
"The charity gained plenty of recognition for its efforts, but little money."

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