recognition — the acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The AI couldn't pass the dog recognition test because it kept identifying cats as 'weird dogs with attitude problems'.
- His years of hard work finally brought him the recognition he deserved.
- The witness's recognition of the suspect was crucial to solving the case.
recognition
NOUN[/ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/]
the acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'recognitio', derived from 're-' (again) and 'cognoscere' (to know), ultimately tracing back to Proto-Indo-European roots meaning 'to perceive or become acquainted with'.
Breakdown
re- (again) + cognit (know, from Latin cognoscere) + -ion (noun suffix) = recognition
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The AI couldn't pass the dog recognition test because it kept identifying cats as 'weird dogs with attitude problems'.”
“His years of hard work finally brought him the recognition he deserved.”
“The witness's recognition of the suspect was crucial to solving the case.”
“My phone's face recognition works perfectly except when I'm eating - apparently I look like a completely different person with food in my mouth.”
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