B2noun 2K

Recognition

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Recognition

the act of remembering who somebody is when you see them, or of identifying what something is

In simple words: When you know someone or something again after seeing or hearing it.

Recognition in a sentence

• She received recognition for her outstanding work on the project.
• Recognition of his talents helped him secure a better position.
• Face recognition technology is becoming increasingly common in smartphones.
• Recognition of the country's independence was an important diplomatic step.
• He sought recognition from his peers for his contributions to the field.
• The award was a form of recognition for the volunteer’s efforts.
• Recognition of signals is crucial in this computer vision system.
• International recognition of the treaty took several months to achieve.

How to use Recognition

Use 'recognition' when discussing acknowledgment of achievements or identities. It is appropriate in both academic and everyday contexts but may sound overly formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

recognition + of/object

Memory hint

Think of 'recognition' as 're-cognition' — remembering something again.

Related words

Collocations with Recognition

• immediate
• instant
• early
• flicker
• sign
• show
• avoid
• allow
• dawn
• software
• system
• technology
• beyond (all) recognition
• out of (all) recognition
• without recognition
• recognition in somebody’s eyes
• full
• special
• appropriate
• achieve
• attain
• earn somebody
• come
• in recognition of
• without recognition
• recognition as
• a lack of recognition
• recognition of the importance of something
• recognition of the need for something
• full
• special
• appropriate
• achieve
• attain
• earn somebody
• come
• in recognition of
• without recognition
• recognition as
• a lack of recognition
• recognition of the importance of something
• recognition of the need for something

Synonyms for Recognition

• acknowledgment
• approval
• certification
• validation
• appraisal

Opposites of Recognition

• disregard
• neglect
• ignorance

Common mistakes with Recognition

• 'Recognition' is often confused with 'recognize', which is the verb form.
• Learners sometimes use 'recognition' improperly as if it were a verb.
• Inappropriate use in informal contexts, as it can sound too formal.

Frequently asked questions about Recognition

What does Recognition mean?

When you know someone or something again after seeing or hearing it.

What is the definition of Recognition?

the act of remembering who somebody is when you see them, or of identifying what something is

How do you use Recognition in a sentence?

She received recognition for her outstanding work on the project.

Can you give another example of Recognition?

Recognition of his talents helped him secure a better position.

What are synonyms for Recognition?

Common alternatives include acknowledgment, approval, certification, validation, appraisal.

What is the opposite of Recognition?

Opposite meanings include disregard, neglect, ignorance.

What words go with Recognition?

It commonly pairs with immediate, instant, early, flicker, sign, show, avoid, allow, dawn, software, system, technology, beyond (all) recognition, out of (all) recognition, without recognition, recognition in somebody’s eyes, full, special, appropriate, achieve, attain, earn somebody, come, in recognition of, without recognition, recognition as, a lack of recognition, recognition of the importance of something, recognition of the need for something, full, special, appropriate, achieve, attain, earn somebody, come, in recognition of, without recognition, recognition as, a lack of recognition, recognition of the importance of something, recognition of the need for something.

What are common mistakes when using Recognition?

'Recognition' is often confused with 'recognize', which is the verb form. Learners sometimes use 'recognition' improperly as if it were a verb. Inappropriate use in informal contexts, as it can sound too formal.

How do you pronounce Recognition?

US: /["/ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Recognition?

Use 'recognition' when discussing acknowledgment of achievements or identities. It is appropriate in both academic and everyday contexts but may sound overly formal in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Recognition?

"Recognition" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.