recognition

noun (ACCEPTING)

/ˌrek.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/

Definition

C2 [S or U] agreement that something is true or legal: It's a new country, hoping for diplomatic recognition from the international community. [+ that] There's a growing recognition that this country can no longer afford to be a nuclear power.Accepting and agreeingAccepting and agreeing reluctantlyApproving and approval C2 [S or U] If you are given recognition, people show admiration and respect for your achievements: Ella complained that the company never gave her any recognition for her work. He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of (= to show respect for) his years as club secretary.Showing respect and admiration

(Definition of recognition noun (ACCEPTING) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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