acknowledgment
Americannoun
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an act of acknowledging.
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recognition of the existence or truth of something.
the acknowledgment of a sovereign power.
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an expression of appreciation.
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a thing done or given in appreciation or gratitude.
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Law.
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a declaration before an official that one has executed a particular legal document.
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an official certificate of a formal acknowledging.
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public recognition by a man of an illegitimate child as his own.
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noun
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the act of acknowledging or state of being acknowledged
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something done or given as an expression of thanks, as a reply to a message, etc
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(plural) an author's statement acknowledging his use of the works of other authors, usually printed at the front of a book
Other Word Forms
- preacknowledgement noun
- preacknowledgment noun
- reacknowledgment noun
- superacknowledgment noun
Etymology
Origin of acknowledgment
First recorded in 1585–95; acknowledge + -ment
Example Sentences
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The acknowledgment underscores that despite weeks of intensive U.S. operations targeting Iran’s missile infrastructure, the threat has not been fully eliminated and continues to be a factor in the military operation.
From Los Angeles Times
Was the way forward with Freedmen as simple as acknowledgment and reconciliation?
From Literature
Despite being non-binding, the resolution goes beyond simple acknowledgment and asks nations involved in the slave trade to engage in restorative justice.
From Barron's
Turns out, the simple act of talking about one’s friendship, the very “acknowledgment” that it exists, works to strengthen those bonds.
From Los Angeles Times
She and a small crew of musicians cut the album live in the studio over three days — in part an attempt to capture some energy, in part an acknowledgment of an economic reality.
From Los Angeles Times
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