acknowledgement
gb/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/ us/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
B2
Inglês
visszaigazolás, átvételi visszaigazolás, elismerés, köszönetnyilvánítás, beismerés, jelzés, gesztus, elismerő nyilatkozat, aláírás elismerése
NOME
B2
BUSINESS
1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Often confused with 'receipt' (the paper you get when you buy something). An acknowledgement can be any confirmation, often by email.
Significado
confirmation that something was received
Colocações
acknowledgement of receipt
|written acknowledgement
|email acknowledgement
|prompt acknowledgement
|send an acknowledgement
|receive an acknowledgement
|request an acknowledgement
|automatic acknowledgement
|formal acknowledgement
|acknowledgement notice
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
nonresponse (No reply or confirmation is given.)
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silence (No acknowledgement is made.)
Temas
business
|communication
|email
Definição
A reply that says you got something.
A message, letter, or signal that confirms something has been received.
NOME
C1
2
elismerés
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I wrote an acknowledgement to thank my teacher.
Írtam egy köszönetnyilvánítást a tanáromnak.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse with 'knowledge' or 'announcement'. Also note the spelling: BrE 'acknowledgement', AmE 'acknowledgment'.
Significado
public thanks or credit
Colocações
deserve acknowledgement
|public acknowledgement
|formal acknowledgement
|acknowledgement of support
|acknowledgement of help
|acknowledgement of contributions
|gain acknowledgement
|receive acknowledgement
|full acknowledgement
|proper acknowledgement
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
ingratitude (Lack of thanks or appreciation.)
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disregard (Treating a contribution as unimportant or ignoring it.)
Temas
education
|work
|writing
|social
Definição
Saying thank you or giving credit.
The act of showing gratitude or giving credit to someone for help, support, or a contribution.
NOME
C1
3
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The company made an acknowledgement of its mistake.
A vállalat elismerte a hibáját.
Erro comum:
Often followed by 'of' (acknowledgement of the problem), not a that-clause directly.
Significado
admission that something is true
Colocações
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
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
denial (Refusing to accept that something is true.)
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rejection (Not accepting a claim or responsibility.)
Temas
communication
|emotions
|politics
|daily_life
Definição
Saying you accept something is true.
The act of admitting, accepting, or recognizing that something exists or is true, often after doubt or disagreement.
NOME
C1
4
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I smiled in acknowledgement.
Mosolyogtam, hogy jelezzem: észrevettem.
Erro comum:
In this meaning, it often refers to a brief gesture (not a long statement).
Significado
a sign that you notice someone
Colocações
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
Sinónimos
nod (A specific gesture; acknowledgement is broader.)
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greeting (Often more explicit (hello, wave) than a minimal acknowledgement.)
Antónimos
snub (Deliberately ignoring someone.)
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ignoring (Not noticing or not showing that you noticed.)
Temas
daily_life
|social
|communication
Definição
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.
NOME
B2
5
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
My name is in the acknowledgements.
A nevem benne van a köszönetnyilvánításban.
Erro comum:
Usually plural in this sense ('Acknowledgements'), especially as a heading.
Significado
section listing thanks in a book
Colocações
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
Sinónimos
credits (More common for films and some projects; less common for books.)
Antónimos
omission (Leaving people unmentioned rather than thanking them.)
Temas
education
|writing
|publishing
Definição
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.
NOME
C2
LEGAL
6
Padrão de uso:
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.
Erro comum:
This is a specific legal meaning and is different from simply 'saying thanks' or 'confirming receipt'.
Significado
formal legal declaration of a signature
Colocações
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
Sinónimos
notarization (Broader term; may include more than the acknowledgement itself.)
Antónimos
repudiation (Denying the validity of a signature or document.)
Temas
legal
|documents
|government
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
acknowledgement
IPA
GB/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
US/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
Sílabas e acento
ac - know - ledge - ment (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (know)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: acknowledgement
- Plural: acknowledgement, acknowledgements
Família de palavras
Forms
acknowledgements
noun
Core family
acknowledge
verb B2
acknowledgment
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unacknowledged
adjective
Expressões
a nod of acknowledgement
1/ə nˈɑd əv æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
small nod showing you noticed
A small nod to show you noticed someone.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Exemplos
- My email was deleted without acknowledgement.
- She walked by without acknowledgement of my greeting.
- The complaint was dismissed without acknowledgement.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He left without acknowledgement.