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| definition 1: |
Recognition is what happens when you realize that you know someone or something. It's your mind thinking, "Oh, yes. I know that person" or "Oh, yes. I know what that thing is."
The dog hadn't seen her owner for two years, but when she finally saw him, she barked and wagged her tail in recognition.The old man's daughter visited him every week, but, sadly, he did not know who she was. There was no recognition at all.- similar words:
- acceptance, credit, honor, identification, praise, recall
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If someone receives recognition, they receive public praise or credit for something they have done. Sometimes people do something good, but few people know about it or give them credit for it. This means they get no recognition for the thing they have done.
The scientist made a great discovery, but she didn't get any recognition for years. Finally, she was honored for her important work in a ceremony last night.The school gives recognition to students who have done something special to help out in their communities.- similar words:
- credit
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acceptance, honor, praise |
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