recognition
gb/ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/
B1
Inglese
~ 1700
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
action
1
identifying someone or something
When you know a person, thing, or fact because you have seen or learned about it before.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] gets recognition of [something/someone]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recognition' with 'realization'. 'Recognition' is about knowing something again; 'realization' is about suddenly understanding something new.
Sinonimi
identification (More formal and technical; often used in official or security contexts.)
Contrari
misidentification (The incorrect identification of someone or something.)
Collocazioni
facial recognition
|voice recognition
|instant recognition
|public recognition
Temi
memory
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I saw her face and felt recognition.
- The computer uses voice recognition to open.
- He had recognition of the place from a photo.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
2
acknowledging achievement or contribution
When people say or show that they respect and value what someone has done.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] gets recognition for [achievement]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'recognition' with 'reward'. 'Recognition' is about acknowledgment; 'reward' is about giving something in return.
Sinonimi
acknowledgment (A general term for showing appreciation or admitting the existence of something.)
Contrari
neglect (Failure to give attention or appreciation to someone’s work or achievements.)
Collocazioni
gain recognition
|seek recognition
|receive recognition
|international recognition
Temi
work
|social
|business
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- She got recognition for her art.
- The team won recognition for the project.
- He wants recognition for his help.
Sostantivo
B2
relation
3
official acceptance of authority or status
When a country or group officially accepts another as real and having power.
Schema d'uso:
[entity] gives recognition to [entity]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with personal acknowledgment; here it refers to formal political acceptance.
Sinonimi
acknowledgment (In political contexts, means formal acceptance of existence or legitimacy.)
Contrari
nonrecognition (Refusal to officially accept the legitimacy of a state or authority.)
Collocazioni
diplomatic recognition
|official recognition
|international recognition
Temi
politics
|law
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The country got recognition from others.
- They gave official recognition to the new state.
- Our group wants recognition from the council.
Grammatica
Forma base
recognition
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
re - cog - ni - tion (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ni)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: recognition
- Plural: recognition, recognitions
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
gain recognition
1/ɡˈeɪn ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
become acknowledged for achievement
To start being known and respected for good work, skill, or success.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- He seeks recognition from his peers.
- Many artists seek recognition but struggle to find it.