acknowledgment
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3.7
- noun
- /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
- US
- He wrote a heartfelt acknowledgment in his book, thanking all those who supported him.
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Watch on YouTubeBut as a parent, you're looking for those moments of acknowledgement that what you feel like is special.
- But as a parent, you're looking for those moments of acknowledgement that what you feel like is special.
- So there's this unrequested and undeserved grace that we have, and an acknowledgement of that can go far.
- So let's mark this new beginning by taking a moment for reflection, appreciation, acknowledgement, and gratitude.
- We desire recognition, acknowledgement, being told we matter to the ethical substance.
- So he goes on, and he says therein the deception vanishes, which lies in the inner acknowledgement of gratitude.
- It was sort of not feeling acknowledgement or, or or that sort of self worth that you were sort of wrestling with.
- So in this acknowledgement, I want you to look into their eyes and acknowledge them for who they are and how they make your life better.
- That offhand brilliant pun upon my own name and it's loving acknowledgement that I had indeed moved from boy land to girl land was Bartheon to the core.
- And that acknowledgement is not just about seeing someone doing a good job and then saying you cleaned your room good job.
- And already that acknowledgement and the kindness starts to allow it to change.
- But did you do a mustache acknowledgement?
- And they need far more praise, acknowledgement and kudos and strength to them and strength to you.
- We shouldn't be embracing praise and acknowledgement.
- And he says that in this manifoldness, a simple acknowledgement, right?
Examples
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Sometimes there would be an expression of acknowledgment; at other times, the response would simply be, "Really?"
Academic text (1998) -
I do remember listening for some acknowledgment from her that I was crying.
Fiction book (1997) -
A little acknowledgment would be Nice.
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That is an acknowledgment, gentlemen.
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Well, she needs a lot of acknowledgment.
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In acknowledgment of your fine achievement.
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So this is just acknowledgement to the group that I lead.
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Your acknowledgment of our detachment is much appreciated.
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Smiling, Andrew gave a bow of acknowledgment that caused the girl to blush and lower her eyes.
Fiction book (1990) -
As we shake hands, he nods his head, almost imperceptibly, in acknowledgment, as though we've come to an understanding.
Fiction book (2001)
Synonyms
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1.0
Words you say or write to show you are grateful
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2.4
Praise or public recognition for something someone did
300
1.6
A polite remark that praises someone or something
256
4.5
Words or actions that show respect and praise
140
3.0
An action or words that show you are grateful for help and kindness
134
3.4
Public praise for someone's achievement or effort
65
5.3
Praise and respect people give for doing something well
51
2.5
Short praise said about someone to help them be chosen for something
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6.3
A public word of thanks and praise often said during an event or online
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6.8
An official award or letter praising someone for good work
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7.0
A prize or public praise for very good work
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3.1
A small gift or simple act to show thanks
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6.0
A short public thank you or recognition given to someone, often in writing
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8.2
Praise people give someone in public for something good they did
Antonyms
How Appreciative
Surface Forms
Morphology
acknowledgment = acknowledge (transparent) = acknowledge + ment
Standard nominalization from the verb 'acknowledge' with '-ment' forming 'the act or result of acknowledging', which matches the noun senses given.
Etymology
Acknowledgment comes from the same idea as knowledge, which means 'to know'; think of a polite nod as a small sign that says 'I know you are here'. So an acknowledgment is a short action that shows recognition.