Words / B2

rek-uh-g-NISHUN/ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/

Recognition is knowing again, or official praise: facial recognition; in recognition of. Recognise is the verb (already in the dictionary). Facial recognition is banned in the hall. Uncountable in most uses. Mix-up: reconnaissance is military scouting. Do not treat likes as recognition of quality.

Meaning

The act of knowing someone or something; also public praise or official acceptance.

Examples

• “Facial recognition is banned in the hall, the invigilator briefing said.”
• “She received an award in recognition of the archive work, which is the honour sense.”

Good to know

in recognition of; facial / mutual recognition. Verb: recognise. Uncountable. Security, law, and awards. Identifying or honouring, not a casual hello.

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