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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"Informal helping is sometimes assumed to offer fewer health benefits due to its lack of social recognition," Han said.

From Science Daily

The review also pointed to an overstatement of supplier income recognition, the company said on Nov. 19.

From The Wall Street Journal

They want the government to change the law, so that their bereaved families have the same rights and recognition.

From BBC

This recognition process is what T cell therapies rely on to mobilize the immune system against cancer.

From Science Daily

At 72, the artist has finally gained institutional recognition, and she’s having the most fun she’s ever had.

From Los Angeles Times