acknowledgement

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acknowledgment [əkˈnɔlıdʒmənt US -ˈna:-] n

1.) [U and C]

the act of admitting or accepting that something is true

acknowledgement of

▪ We want an acknowledgement of the existence of the problem.

acknowledgement that

▪ The reduction in their grant is an acknowledgement that they have been paid too much.

2.) [singular]

a movement of your body that shows that you have noticed someone or heard what they have said

▪ Basil nodded an acknowledgement as he entered the room.

▪ He gave her a faint smile of acknowledgement.

3.) [U and C]

the act of publicly thanking someone for something they have done

in acknowledgement of sth

▪ She received a special award in acknowledgement of all her hard work.

4.) [U and C]

a letter written to tell someone that you have received their letter, message etc

▪ Do you want a written acknowledgement?

5.) acknowledgements [plural]

a short piece of writing at the beginning or end of a book in which the writer thanks all the people who have helped him or her