acknowledgement
gb/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/ us/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
B2
Angličtina
visszaigazolás, átvételi visszaigazolás, elismerés, köszönetnyilvánítás, beismerés, jelzés, gesztus, elismerő nyilatkozat, aláírás elismerése
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
BUSINESS
1
Vzorec užití:
an acknowledgement of [something]
We sent the documents and are still waiting for an acknowledgement.
Elküldtük a dokumentumokat, és még mindig a visszaigazolásra várunk.
Please email an acknowledgement of receipt within two working days.
Kérjük, két munkanapon belül e-mailben küldjön átvételi visszaigazolást.
I got an automatic acknowledgement, but no real reply.
Učební příklady
I sent the form and got an acknowledgement.
Elküldtem az űrlapot, és kaptam róla visszaigazolást.
Please send an acknowledgement when you receive it.
Kérlek, küldj visszaigazolást, amikor megkapod.
Častá chyba:
Often confused with 'receipt' (the paper you get when you buy something). An acknowledgement can be any confirmation, often by email.
Význam
confirmation that something was received
Kolokace
acknowledgement of receipt
|written acknowledgement
|email acknowledgement
|prompt acknowledgement
|send an acknowledgement
|receive an acknowledgement
|request an acknowledgement
|automatic acknowledgement
|formal acknowledgement
|acknowledgement notice
Synonyma
confirmation (More general; not necessarily about receiving something.)
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receipt (Often a proof of purchase; less often used for a confirming reply.)
Antonyma
nonresponse (No reply or confirmation is given.)
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silence (No acknowledgement is made.)
Témata
business
|communication
|email
Definice
A reply that says you got something.
A message, letter, or signal that confirms something has been received.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
2
elismerés
B2
Vzorec užití:
acknowledgement of [help/support/work]
She finally received acknowledgement for years of hard work.
Végre elismerést kapott az évek kemény munkájáért.
The report includes an acknowledgement of everyone who contributed.
A jelentésben köszönetnyilvánítás szerepel minden közreműködőnek.
He wanted acknowledgement for the idea, not just the result.
Učební příklady
I wrote an acknowledgement to thank my teacher.
Írtam egy köszönetnyilvánítást a tanáromnak.
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse with 'knowledge' or 'announcement'. Also note the spelling: BrE 'acknowledgement', AmE 'acknowledgment'.
Význam
public thanks or credit
Kolokace
deserve acknowledgement
|public acknowledgement
|formal acknowledgement
|acknowledgement of support
|acknowledgement of help
|acknowledgement of contributions
|gain acknowledgement
|receive acknowledgement
|full acknowledgement
|proper acknowledgement
Synonyma
recognition (Can be praise or respect, not necessarily thanks.)
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credit (Focuses on attributing work or ideas to someone.)
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appreciation (Focuses on gratitude rather than attribution.)
Antonyma
ingratitude (Lack of thanks or appreciation.)
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disregard (Treating a contribution as unimportant or ignoring it.)
Témata
education
|work
|writing
|social
Definice
Saying thank you or giving credit.
The act of showing gratitude or giving credit to someone for help, support, or a contribution.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
3
Vzorec užití:
acknowledgement of [a problem/fact/responsibility]
There has been no acknowledgement of the harm caused.
Az okozott kárt mindmáig nem ismerték el.
His apology was an acknowledgement that he was wrong.
A bocsánatkérése annak az elismerése volt, hogy tévedett.
The policy change is an acknowledgement of public pressure.
Učební příklady
The company made an acknowledgement of its mistake.
A vállalat elismerte a hibáját.
Častá chyba:
Often followed by 'of' (acknowledgement of the problem), not a that-clause directly.
Význam
admission that something is true
Kolokace
reluctant acknowledgement
|tacit acknowledgement
|clear acknowledgement
|open acknowledgement
|public acknowledgement
|acknowledgement of the problem
|acknowledgement of responsibility
|acknowledgement of wrongdoing
|acknowledgement of defeat
|acknowledgement of reality
Synonyma
acceptance (More neutral; may suggest less explicit admitting.)
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admission (Often suggests confessing something uncomfortable.)
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recognition (Focuses on realizing or accepting importance.)
Antonyma
denial (Refusing to accept that something is true.)
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rejection (Not accepting a claim or responsibility.)
Témata
communication
|emotions
|politics
|daily_life
Definice
Saying you accept something is true.
The act of admitting, accepting, or recognizing that something exists or is true, often after doubt or disagreement.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
4
Vzorec užití:
in acknowledgement (of [someone/something])
He walked past me without any acknowledgement.
Úgy ment el mellettem, hogy semmilyen jelét nem adta annak, hogy észrevett.
She gave a quick nod in acknowledgement and continued working.
Gyorsan biccentett jelzésképpen, aztán tovább dolgozott.
The speaker raised a hand in acknowledgement of the applause.
Učební příklady
I smiled in acknowledgement.
Mosolyogtam, hogy jelezzem: észrevettem.
Častá chyba:
In this meaning, it often refers to a brief gesture (not a long statement).
Význam
a sign that you notice someone
Kolokace
a nod of acknowledgement
|a smile of acknowledgement
|a brief acknowledgement
|silent acknowledgement
|polite acknowledgement
|offer acknowledgement
|receive acknowledgement
|without acknowledgement
|in acknowledgement
|acknowledgement of the crowd
Synonyma
nod (A specific gesture; acknowledgement is broader.)
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greeting (Often more explicit (hello, wave) than a minimal acknowledgement.)
Antonyma
snub (Deliberately ignoring someone.)
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ignoring (Not noticing or not showing that you noticed.)
Témata
daily_life
|social
|communication
Definice
A small sign that you noticed someone.
A small gesture or response that shows you have noticed someone or something, such as a nod, smile, or brief reply.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
5
Vzorec užití:
the acknowledgements (section) (in [a book/thesis])
I found my name in the acknowledgements at the back of the book.
Megtaláltam a nevemet a könyv végén, a köszönetnyilvánításban.
Her thesis acknowledgements thanked her supervisor and family.
A szakdolgozat köszönetnyilvánításában megköszönte témavezetője és családja segítségét.
The publisher asked him to shorten the acknowledgements section.
Učební příklady
My name is in the acknowledgements.
A nevem benne van a köszönetnyilvánításban.
Častá chyba:
Usually plural in this sense ('Acknowledgements'), especially as a heading.
Význam
section listing thanks in a book
Kolokace
in the acknowledgements
|write the acknowledgements
|an acknowledgements section
|the acknowledgements page
|brief acknowledgements
|lengthy acknowledgements
|add acknowledgements
|include acknowledgements
|read the acknowledgements
|a thesis acknowledgements section
Synonyma
credits (More common for films and some projects; less common for books.)
Antonyma
omission (Leaving people unmentioned rather than thanking them.)
Témata
education
|writing
|publishing
Definice
The part of a book where the writer says thanks.
A part of a book, thesis, or report where the author thanks people and organizations that helped.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C2
LEGAL
6
Vzorec užití:
an acknowledgement (before [an official]) (of [a document/signature])
The deed requires a notarized acknowledgement to be recorded.
Az okirat bejegyzéséhez közjegyző által hitelesített elismerő nyilatkozat szükséges.
She signed the document and made an acknowledgement before the notary.
Aláírta a dokumentumot, majd a közjegyző előtt elismerő nyilatkozatot tett.
The court rejected the form because the acknowledgement was missing.
Častá chyba:
This is a specific legal meaning and is different from simply 'saying thanks' or 'confirming receipt'.
Význam
formal legal declaration of a signature
Kolokace
notarial acknowledgement
|acknowledgement before a notary
|certificate of acknowledgement
|take an acknowledgement
|execute an acknowledgement
|proper acknowledgement
|acknowledgement form
|acknowledgement of signature
|acknowledgement of a deed
|record an acknowledgement
Synonyma
notarization (Broader term; may include more than the acknowledgement itself.)
Antonyma
repudiation (Denying the validity of a signature or document.)
Témata
legal
|documents
|government
Definice
In law, a formal statement that you signed a document.
A formal statement, made before an authorized official, that you signed a document willingly and that the signature is yours.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
acknowledgement
IPA
GB/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
US/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ac - know - ledge - ment (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (know)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: acknowledgement
- Plural: acknowledgement, acknowledgements
Příbuzná slova
Forms
acknowledgements
noun
Core family
acknowledge
verb B2
acknowledgment
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unacknowledged
adjective
Výrazy
a nod of acknowledgement
1/ə nˈɑd əv æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
small nod showing you noticed
A small nod to show you noticed someone.
Příklady
- He gave me a nod of acknowledgement as I passed.
- She offered a nod of acknowledgement but didn’t stop to talk.
- The manager responded with a nod of acknowledgement.
Učební příklady
- I gave him a nod of acknowledgement.
acknowledgement of receipt
1/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt əv ɹɪsˈit/
fixed phrase
business
formal confirmation something was received
A message that says you received something.
Příklady
- Please send an acknowledgement of receipt by email.
- The contract requires written acknowledgement of receipt within 24 hours.
- We have not yet received an acknowledgement of receipt for the shipment.
Učební příklady
- I sent an acknowledgement of receipt.
by way of acknowledgement
1/bˈaɪ wˈeɪ əv æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
as a small sign of thanks
As a way to say thank you.
Příklady
- By way of acknowledgement, the team sent her a handwritten card.
- He offered to pay for lunch by way of acknowledgement.
- They made a small donation by way of acknowledgement of the volunteers’ efforts.
in acknowledgement of
1/ˈɪn æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt əv/
fixed phrase
formal
as thanks or recognition for
To show thanks for something.
Příklady
- They presented her with a gift in acknowledgement of her service.
- A donation was made in acknowledgement of the support we received.
- He received a certificate in acknowledgement of outstanding work.
Učební příklady
- We gave him a small gift in acknowledgement of his help.
without acknowledgement
1/wɪðˈaʊt æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
with no response or recognition
Without replying or showing you noticed.
Příklady
- My email was deleted without acknowledgement.
- She walked by without acknowledgement of my greeting.
- The complaint was dismissed without acknowledgement.
Učební příklady
- He left without acknowledgement.