recognition

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From Latin recognitionem (accusative of recognitio), from stem recognit, past participle of recognoscere.

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recognition

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  1. the act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized
    He looked at her for ten full minutes before recognition dawned.
  2. an awareness that something observed has been observed before
  3. acceptance as valid or true
    The law was a recognition of their civil rights.
  4. official acceptance of the status of a new government by that of another country
  5. honour, favourable note, or attention
    The charity gained plenty of recognition for its efforts, but little money.

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