recognition

• Nom désignant l'action d'identifier quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou le fait de reconnaître les réalisations, le statut ou l'existence de quelqu'un.

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

indénombrable

1. IdentificationB1formal

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

   reconnaissance (identification)

   • 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.

   Synonymesidentification

2. Acknowledgment or appreciationB1formal

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

   reconnaissance

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

   Synonymesappreciationapprovalattentioncreditesteemhomagenoticepraiserespect

   Antonymesdisgracedishonordisregardignoranceneglectobscurity

3. Acceptance or admissionB2formal

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

   reconnaissance (acceptation)

   • 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.

   Synonymesacceptanceadmissionavowalconcessionconfession

   Antonymesdenialdisavowaldisclaimerrejectionrepudiation