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recognition

 

[ ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in technology

The action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially in an official capacity.

Synonyms

acknowledgment, identification, validation

Examples of usage

  • The software uses facial recognition to unlock the phone.
  • Voice recognition technology has advanced significantly in recent years.
Context #2 | Noun

in psychology

Acknowledgment of something's existence, validity, or legality.

Synonyms

acclaim, appreciation, approval

Examples of usage

  • She sought recognition for her hard work.
  • The award was a well-deserved recognition of his talent.
Context #3 | Noun

in a social setting

Special notice or attention.

Synonyms

admiration, commendation, praise

Examples of usage

  • He received recognition for his outstanding contribution.
  • The recognition she received from her peers meant a lot to her.

Translations

Translations of the word "recognition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconhecimento

🇮🇳 पहचान

🇩🇪 Erkennung

🇮🇩 pengakuan

🇺🇦 визнання

🇵🇱 rozpoznanie

🇯🇵 認識 (にんしき)

🇫🇷 reconnaissance

🇪🇸 reconocimiento

🇹🇷 tanıma

🇰🇷 인식 (insik)

🇸🇦 اعتراف

🇨🇿 rozpoznání

🇸🇰 rozpoznanie

🇨🇳 识别 (shíbié)

🇸🇮 prepoznavanje

🇮🇸 viðurkenning

🇰🇿 мойындау

🇬🇪 აღიარება

🇦🇿 tanıma

🇲🇽 reconocimiento

Etymology

The word 'recognition' originated from the Latin word 'recognitio', which means 'the action of recognizing'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass various contexts, from technology to social interactions.

See also: recognizable, recognize, recognized, recognizing, underrecognized, unrecognizable.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,888, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.