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recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /
NOUN
identification, acknowledgment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance admission appreciation awareness concession perception realization respect understanding
STRONG
allowance apperception assimilation avowal cognizance confession consciousness detection discovery memory notice recall recognizance recollection recurrence remembering remembrance salute sensibility tumble
WEAK
acknowledging apprehending double take high sign identifying noticing perceiving recalling verifying
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial disagreement disbelief refusal repudiation
STRONG
forgetfulness ignorance miss
WEAK
abuse disclaimer dishonor
NOUN
appreciation given
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance acknowledgment approval attention credit esteem gratitude honor
STRONG
greeting notice plum puff rave regard renown salute strokes
WEAK
pat on back pat on head puffing up pumping up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproval disbelief dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute refusal
STRONG
ignorance neglect
WEAK
abuse disclaimer forgetfulness

Example Sentences

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Many AI systems rely heavily on matrix multiplication, a mathematical operation used in tasks like image recognition and language processing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Agus Subiyanto, the commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, told reporters that every fallen soldier will receive compensation in recognition of their service.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The King presented gifts to 77 men and 77 women from the UK in recognition of outstanding Christian service and for helping people in their communities.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

She said she was surprised to see high recognition of Sports Illustrated with the Gen Z crowd, and credits SI for Kids, the spin-off publication for younger readers launched in 1989.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Mal was staring at the man with sudden recognition.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell