acknowledgment

[ ak-nol-ij-muhnt ]

noun

1. an act of acknowledging.
2. recognition of the existence or truth of something:

   the acknowledgment of a sovereign power.

3. an expression of appreciation.
4. a thing done or given in appreciation or gratitude.
5. Law.
   1. a declaration before an official that one has executed a particular legal document.
   2. an official certificate of a formal acknowledging.
   3. public recognition by a man of an illegitimate child as his own.

acknowledgment

/ əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt /

noun

1. the act of acknowledging or state of being acknowledged
2. something done or given as an expression of thanks, as a reply to a message, etc
3. plural an author's statement acknowledging his use of the works of other authors, usually printed at the front of a book

Other Words From

• preac·knowledge·ment noun
• preac·knowledg·ment noun
• reac·knowledg·ment noun
• super·ac·knowledg·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of acknowledgment¹

First recorded in 1585–95; acknowledge + -ment

Example Sentences

The acknowledgment of these crimes, which came as part of an amnesty for them, was a cathartic moment for El Salvador.

From The Daily Beast

All Cumming wanted to hear his father say was an acknowledgment of what he had thought all those years was wrong.

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It was good information on who, what, and where and there was an acknowledgment of this at the highest levels.

From The Daily Beast

He would never deign me with any sort of acknowledgment, because I was too low on the totem pole.

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She wanted more from him, some acknowledgment of feeling, but he gave her nothing.

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Perry's arms fell gracefully to his side and he inclined his head and half closed his eyes in acknowledgment.

From Project Gutenberg

Let this be your acknowledgment of past favours—the fulfilment of your sacred promise.

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The embassy for Japan—with a gift, which shall not seem an acknowledgment—you say, could not be sent off last year, which is well.

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In some states the requirements are strict in respect to the disinterestedness of the official who takes the acknowledgment.

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A defective acknowledgment by a married woman is worthless, nor will any court compel her to make another one.

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Related Words

• acceptance
• admission
• affirmation
• assent
• assertion
• concession
• confession
• confirmation
• corroboration
• realization
• recognition