Acknowledgment

Pronunciation: /əkˈnɑlɪdʒmənt/

Definitions of acknowledgment

noun the act of recognizing or admitting the existence or truth of something

Example Sentences

A1 An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent to your email.

A2 She gave a nod of acknowledgment to show she understood.

B1 The company sent him a letter of acknowledgment for his hard work.

B2 The acknowledgment of his contribution was long overdue.

C1 The president made a public acknowledgment of the team's achievements.

C2 The acknowledgment of her talent came from all corners of the industry.

Examples of acknowledgment in a Sentence

formal The acknowledgment of his hard work was long overdue.

informal She finally got the acknowledgment she deserved for her efforts.

slang I'm still waiting for some props, some acknowledgment for all the work I put in.

figurative The blooming flowers in the garden were nature's acknowledgment of spring.

Grammatical Forms of acknowledgment

• plural: acknowledgments
• comparative: more acknowledgment
• superlative: most acknowledgment
• present tense: acknowledge
• future tense: will acknowledge
• perfect tense: has acknowledged
• continuous tense: is acknowledging
• singular: acknowledgment
• positive degree: acknowledgment
• infinitive: to acknowledge
• gerund: acknowledging
• participle: acknowledged

Origin and Evolution of acknowledgment

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acknowledgment' originated from the Old French word 'acoleissement' which came from the Latin word 'acknowledgmentum' meaning recognition or admission of truth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'acknowledgment' has retained its core meaning of recognition or admission of truth, but has also evolved to encompass broader concepts of acceptance and appreciation.