recognition
noun
an act of recognizing or the state of being recognized.
recognitions
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pluralof recognition.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The revelations also put California school districts — already gearing up for annual commemorative recognitions of Chavez and his contributions — in a difficult position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
However, Messi said his individual achievements were secondary to those won with his teams, though he did concede they were "nice recognitions".
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2023
The lawyer, Tim Grace, said that Kriv had received nearly 150 commendations and recognitions and had earned two awards for saving lives.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2023
Some agreements were formal recognitions of existing colonies and territories, while others recognized new claims.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
But so far from regarding these intellectual recognitions of utility as preceding and causing the moral sentiment, I regard the moral sentiment as preceding such recognitions of utility and making them possible.
From A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution by C. M. Williams
