recognition

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas zu identifizieren, oder die Anerkennung von Leistungen, Status oder Existenz.

A noun referring to the act of identifying someone or something, or the acknowledgment of someone's achievements, status, or existence.

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1. IdentificationB1formal

   The act of identifying someone or something known from previous experience.

   Wiedererkennen

   • The witness made a positive recognition of the suspect.
   • Facial recognition technology is used for security purposes.
   • Her recognition of the song brought back fond memories.

   Synonymeidentification

2. Acknowledgment or appreciationB1formal

   Public acknowledgment of someone's achievements, status, or contributions.

   Anerkennung

   • She received recognition for her volunteer work.
   • The award is a recognition of his years of service.
   • He craved recognition from his peers.

   Synonymeappreciationapprovalattentioncreditesteemhomagenoticepraiserespect

   Antonymedisgracedishonordisregardignoranceneglectobscurity

3. Acceptance or admissionB2formal

   The act of accepting or admitting that something is true or valid.

   Anerkennung

   • There is growing recognition of the need for change.
   • The government gave official recognition to the new state.
   • Recognition of the problem is the first step to solving it.

   Synonymeacceptanceadmissionavowalconcessionconfession

   Antonymedenialdisavowaldisclaimerrejectionrepudiation