acknowledged

American

[ak-nol-ijd] / ækˈnɒl ɪdʒd /

adjective

widely recognized; generally accepted.

an acknowledged authority on Chinese art.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of acknowledged

First recorded in 1760–70; acknowledge + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Though she acknowledged she mishandled both caught-on-tape situations and said she apologized to the staffer, the videos hindered her early momentum and have undercut her efforts to make inroads with potential allies in the race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Newer versions of ChatGPT have introduced additional safeguards, acknowledged Matthew Bergman, founding attorney of the Social Media Victims Law Center.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The government has acknowledged this gap and said it will address it through terrorism legislation.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“In hindsight, it would’ve been better to have tightened policy earlier,” Powell acknowledged in a 2024 interview with “60 Minutes.”

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Even anti-suffragists acknowledged that they respected the women's devotion to their cause.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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