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recognitions

The correct spelling is recognitions.

How to pronounce recognitions

noun

Say it like: Rec-oni-sho-ns

The correct spelling is recognitions. The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity) For example: "He looked at her for ten full minutes before recognition dawned."

Usage Examples

He looked at her for ten full minutes before recognition dawned.

The law was a recognition of their civil rights.

The charity gained plenty of recognition for its efforts, but little money.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity)
  2. 2.Acceptance as valid or true
  3. 3.Official acceptance of the status of a new government by that of another country
  4. 4.Honour, favourable note, or attention
  5. 5.The propriety consisting for antibodies to bind to some specific antigens and not to others.

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