recognition
gb/ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/
B1
Anglais
~ 1700
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
action
1
identifying someone or something
When you know a person, thing, or fact because you have seen or learned about it before.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] gets recognition of [something/someone]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'recognition' with 'realization'. 'Recognition' is about knowing something again; 'realization' is about suddenly understanding something new.
Synonymes
identification (More formal and technical; often used in official or security contexts.)
Antonymes
misidentification (The incorrect identification of someone or something.)
Collocations
facial recognition
|voice recognition
|instant recognition
|public recognition
Thèmes
memory
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Her quick recognition of the suspect helped the police.
- Facial recognition technology is becoming more common at airports.
- He had instant recognition of the song from his childhood.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I saw her face and felt recognition.
- The computer uses voice recognition to open.
- He had recognition of the place from a photo.
Nom
B1
entity
2
acknowledging achievement or contribution
When people say or show that they respect and value what someone has done.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] gets recognition for [achievement]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'recognition' with 'reward'. 'Recognition' is about acknowledgment; 'reward' is about giving something in return.
Synonymes
acknowledgment (A general term for showing appreciation or admitting the existence of something.)
Antonymes
neglect (Failure to give attention or appreciation to someone’s work or achievements.)
Collocations
gain recognition
|seek recognition
|receive recognition
|international recognition
Thèmes
work
|social
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She finally got the recognition she deserved for her research.
- The charity received international recognition for its humanitarian work.
- He worked hard without seeking any recognition.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She got recognition for her art.
- The team won recognition for the project.
- He wants recognition for his help.
Nom
B2
relation
3
official acceptance of authority or status
When a country or group officially accepts another as real and having power.
Schéma d’usage :
[entity] gives recognition to [entity]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with personal acknowledgment; here it refers to formal political acceptance.
Synonymes
acknowledgment (In political contexts, means formal acceptance of existence or legitimacy.)
Antonymes
nonrecognition (Refusal to officially accept the legitimacy of a state or authority.)
Collocations
diplomatic recognition
|official recognition
|international recognition
Thèmes
politics
|law
Exemples
- The new government sought recognition from the United Nations.
- Diplomatic recognition was granted after months of negotiation.
- The country refused to give official recognition to the rebel group.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The country got recognition from others.
- They gave official recognition to the new state.
- Our group wants recognition from the council.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
recognition
API
GB/ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
re - cog - ni - tion (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ni)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: recognition
- Plural: recognition, recognitions
Famille de mots
Forms
recognitions
noun
Core family
recognize
verb A2
recognizable
adjective B2
Related words
recognizably
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unrecognizable
adjective
Advanced or less common
recognizability
noun
Expressions
gain recognition
1/ɡˈeɪn ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
become acknowledged for achievement
To start being known and respected for good work, skill, or success.
Exemples
- Her paintings began to gain recognition after the exhibition.
- The company has gained recognition for its innovative products.
in recognition of
1/ˈɪn ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
as acknowledgment for something done
Used to show that something is given or done to thank or honor someone for their work or actions.
Exemples
- She received an award in recognition of her years of service.
- In recognition of his bravery, he was given a medal.
seek recognition
1/sˈik ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
try to get acknowledgment for something done
To try to get people to notice and value your work or achievements.
Exemples
- He seeks recognition from his peers.
- Many artists seek recognition but struggle to find it.