🏆Recognition

noun
/ˌrek.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/

Meaning

acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something
the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, in particular, the appreciation or acknowledgement of something
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.

Example Sentences

His hard work finally received recognition from the management.

Her recognition of his efforts was greatly appreciated.

He earned recognition after years of struggle.

Synonyms

acknowledgment, appreciation, acceptance, acknowledgement, identification, awareness, approval, acclaim, honor, credit
Entry 1
acknowledgment, appreciation, acceptance
Entry 2
acknowledgement, appreciation, identification, awareness
Entry 3
acknowledgment, approval, appreciation, acclaim, honor, credit

Antonyms

ignorance, denial, rejection, neglect, dismissal, disregard
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ignorance, denial, rejection
Entry 2
ignorance, neglect
Entry 3
denial, rejection, ignorance, dismissal, neglect, disregard

Collocations

gain recognition, facial recognition, public recognition, recognition for achievement, receive recognition
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gain recognition, facial recognition, public recognition
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public recognition, recognition for achievement, receive recognition

More Example Sentences

He’s hungry for recognition.

He is motivated by recognition.

A woman mentors a younger colleague at her office who recently joined the company and feels overwhelmed by the workload and new systems so she schedules weekly one-on-one meetings to answer questions and share practical advice based on her own experience from the past ten years and gradually the new employee gains confidence and skills earning recognition from the management team

A woman mentors a younger colleague at her office who recently joined the company and feels overwhelmed by the workload and new systems so she schedules weekly one-on-one meetings to answer questions and share practical advice based on her own experience from the past ten years and gradually the new employee gains confidence and skills earning recognition from the management team and thanking her mentor for the guidance that made such a big difference.

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