Recognition

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛk.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/

Definitions of recognition

noun the action or process of recognizing or being recognized

Example Sentences

A1 She received a certificate of recognition for her hard work.

A2 The company gave him a plaque in recognition of his years of service.

B1 Public recognition is important for boosting employee morale.

B2 His scientific research gained international recognition.

C1 The artist's work finally achieved the recognition it deserved.

C2 His groundbreaking research led to widespread recognition in the academic community.

adjective recognizable or acknowledged as valid or important

Example Sentences

A1 She received recognition for her hard work.

A2 The student's efforts were met with recognition from the teacher.

B1 The company's recognition of the employee's dedication led to a promotion.

B2 His exceptional skills gained him international recognition in his field.

C1 The artist's work has received critical recognition from art critics.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research earned her global recognition and awards.

Examples of recognition in a Sentence

formal The company received international recognition for their innovative technology.

informal She finally got some recognition for all her hard work.

slang He's been chasing that recognition for ages.

figurative The artist's work is a recognition of the beauty in everyday life.

Grammatical Forms of recognition

plural

recognitions

comparative

more recognition

superlative

most recognition

present tense

recognize

future tense

will recognize

perfect tense

have recognized

continuous tense

is recognizing

singular

recognition

positive degree

recognizable

infinitive

to recognize

gerund

recognizing

participle

recognized

Origin and Evolution of recognition

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'recognition' originated from the Latin word 'recognitio', which means 'act of recognizing'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sense of acknowledging or identifying someone or something, the word 'recognition' has evolved to also include the act of appreciating or giving credit for someone's achievements or qualities.