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Thesaurus entry: recognition
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recognition
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noun
1.
there was no sign of recognition on his face
synonyms
: identification, recollection, remembrance.
2.
his recognition of his lack of experience
synonyms
: acknowledgment, acceptance, admission; realization, awareness, consciousness, knowledge, appreciation;
formal
cognizance.
3.
the sport has finally received the recognition it deserves
synonyms
: official approval, certification, accreditation, endorsement, validation.
4.
you deserve recognition for the tremendous job you are doing
synonyms
: appreciation, gratitude, thanks, congratulations, credit, commendation, acclaim, acknowledgment;
informal
bouquets.