recognition

/ˌrɛkəˈɡnɪʃən/B2Loopy word list, level 3 · Core

Definition

  • n. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
  • n. the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering
  • n. approval
  • n. (biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape

Word forms

Plural
recognitions

Example sentences

  1. n.

    Her hard work received recognition from her peers.

  2. n.

    The software uses facial recognition to unlock your phone.