recognition

recognition
rec|og|ni|tion
W2S3 [ˌrekəgˈnıʃən] n
1.) [singular, U]
the act of realizing and accepting that something is true or important
recognition of
▪ Don's recognition of the importance of Suzy in his life
recognition that
▪ There is general recognition that the study techniques of many students are weak.
formal/official recognition
▪ official recognition of the need for jail reform
2.) [singular, U]
public respect and thanks for someone's work or achievements
▪ He has achieved recognition and respect as a scientist.
▪ The importance of voluntary organizations in the economy still needs to be given recognition .
in recognition of sth
▪ He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of his service to the company.
3.) [U]
the act of knowing someone or something because you have known or learned about them in the past
▪ He stared at her, but there was no sign of recognition .
change beyond/out of all recognition
(=change completely)
▪ The bakery business has changed beyond all recognition in the last 10 years.
4.) [U]
the act of officially accepting that an organization, government, person etc has legal or official authority
recognition of
▪ the recognition of Latvia as an independent state
international/diplomatic recognition
▪ the government's failure to achieve international recognition
5.) speech recognition
the ability of a computer to recognize speech
▪ speech recognition systems

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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