recognition
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7.0
- noun
- /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
- Formal
:
reconocimiento diplomático
- I want recognition from President Wilson for an Irish Republic.
- diplomatic recognition
- official recognition
- mutual recognition
No negotiation, no recognition, no peace.
- No negotiation, no recognition, no peace.
- One of those concessions was to recognition of the existence of Ukrainians as a separate nation.
- The Taliban so far did not manage to get internal recognition.
- And that's, you know, there's, you look at Taiwan too, you know, there's partial recognition of Taiwan.
Examples
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This recognition by the United Nations of the right of the Jewish people to establish their state is irrevocable.
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The natives of Sabah and Sarawak enjoy greater, though still limited, recognition of their customary land rights.
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This is the first recognition of the Chinese railroad workers.
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Frankly, Congress has given only formal recognition to the problem.
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Equally importantly, he needed recognition from the Allies, primarily Britain, France and the USA.
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Despite this concession, Peru has aggressively pursued international recognition that defines "pisco" as a solely Peruvian product.
Academic text (2011) -
The government's formal recognition of the new ruling power was essential for establishing diplomatic relations.
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Receiving international recognition is crucial for a country seeking legitimacy on the world stage.
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After years of civil conflict, the country's recognition by neighboring nations finally marked a step towards stability.
Synonyms
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2.5
An official act that approves something and makes it valid
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4.2
Admitting that something is true
The act of making something legal or accepted by people
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.1
A computer system that identifies a person by comparing their face with saved photos
- Specialized
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4.4
The way the eyes and brain see and tell what objects are, like a cup or car
- Specialized
Computer systems check who a person is by scanning their face
- Specialized
A computer system that checks a person's signature to confirm who they are
An area that runs its own government but most countries do not accept it as a country
How Official
- Formal
80
7.0
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
recognition = recognize (semi-transparent) = recognit + ion
The noun 'recognition' is related to 'recognize', but the spelling change and Latin root make the connection less obvious to learners.
Etymology
Recognition comes from parts that mean 'again' (re-) and 'to know' (cognoscere), the same root behind cognition and the simple word 'know'. So, in politics, giving recognition means a government officially 'knows' and accepts another country as real and legal.