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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRecognition
/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of recognizing or being recognized.
"Her recognition of his talent led to a promotion." - 2
Acknowledgment of something's existence, validity, or legality.
"The recognition of human rights is essential for a just society."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'recognition' originates from the Latin 'recognitio', which means 'to know again'. It evolved through Old French 'recognicion' before entering Middle English, reflecting the process of identifying or acknowledging something previously known.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Recognition" is said worldwide
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Reconnaissance
Transliteration: ʁəkɔnɛsɑ̃s
"La reconnaissance de ses efforts a été très appréciée."
Anerkennung
Transliteration: ˈaːnɐˌkɛŋʊŋ
"Die Anerkennung seiner Arbeit war wichtig für ihn."
Riconoscimento
Transliteration: rikonosʧiˈmento
"Il riconoscimento del suo talento è stato immediato."
Reconocimiento
Transliteration: rekonoθiˈmiento
"El reconocimiento de su trabajo fue muy importante."
Reconhecimento
Transliteration: ʁe.kɔ.nɨʃiˈmẽtu
"O reconhecimento do seu esforço foi gratificante."
पहचान
Transliteration: pehchān
"उसकी पहचान को सभी ने स्वीकार किया।"
认可
Transliteration: rènkě
"他的努力得到了认可。"
인정
Transliteration: injeong
"그의 노력은 인정받았다."
認識
Transliteration: ninshiki
"彼の努力は認識されました。"
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