acknowledgment

American  

[ak-nol-ij-muhnt] / ækˈnɒl ɪdʒ mənt /

especially British, acknowledgement

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.

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acknowledgment British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• preacknowledgement noun
• preacknowledgment noun
• reacknowledgment noun
• superacknowledgment noun

Etymology

Origin of acknowledgment

First recorded in 1585–95; acknowledge + -ment

Example Sentences

“It is an acknowledgment that these attacks are violations of international law,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

But it's also an acknowledgment of how long fans have been waiting for this show.

From BBC

She also spoke of working “with Congress to codify these reforms,” an acknowledgment that the Department of Education was created by an act of Congress.

From Los Angeles Times

New York’s pipeline approval, nuclear revival, and retreat from the all-electric mandate amount to a belated acknowledgment of that truth.

From Barron's

The acknowledgment comes after this month’s elections in key states — in which Republicans were soundly defeated — made clear that rising prices were top of mind for many Americans.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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