acknowledgment
gb/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/ us/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
B2
Inglês
~ 8000
visszaigazolás, átvételi visszaigazolás, elismerés, beismerés, köszönetnyilvánítás, biccentés, intés
NOME
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
an acknowledgment of [receipt / an email / an order]
I never received an acknowledgment of my application.
Soha nem kaptam visszaigazolást a jelentkezésemről.
The company sent an automatic acknowledgment of receipt by email.
A cég e-mailben automatikus átvételi visszaigazolást küldött.
By clicking this box, you are making an acknowledgment that you have read the terms.
She gave a brief nod as an acknowledgment that she had heard him.
Please sign and return this form as acknowledgment of delivery.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I got an email acknowledgment from the hotel.
Kaptam egy e-mailes visszaigazolást a hoteltől.
There was no acknowledgment of my message.
Nem kaptam visszaigazolást, hogy megérkezett az üzenetem.
He sent a short acknowledgment to say he got the report.
Please write an acknowledgment when the package arrives.
Her smile was an acknowledgment that she understood.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse the noun "acknowledgment" with the verb "to acknowledge" and write sentences like *"I acknowledgment your email"*. Correct usage is "I acknowledge your email" (verb) or "Thank you for your acknowledgment" (noun).
Significado
confirmation that something was received
Colocações
written acknowledgment
|formal acknowledgment
|acknowledgment of receipt
|email acknowledgment
|receive an acknowledgment
|send an acknowledgment
Sinónimos
confirmation (A very close synonym; often used for official or practical situations like emails, bookings, or payments.)
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receipt (Usually refers to a document proving payment, while an acknowledgment can confirm receiving many kinds of things, not only money.)
Antónimos
silence (If there is no reply or sign at all, it is the opposite of giving an acknowledgment.)
Temas
communication
|business
|work
Definição
Something you say, write, or do to show that you got or saw something.
A message, note, or action that confirms that something has been received, seen, or understood.
NOME
C1
2
Padrão de uso:
an acknowledgment of [guilt / responsibility / a problem]
His resignation was widely seen as an acknowledgment of failure.
Lemondását széles körben a kudarc elismeréseként értelmezték.
The report is an important acknowledgment of the scale of the crisis.
A jelentés fontos elismerése annak, milyen súlyos a válság.
There has been no official acknowledgment of the government's mistake.
Her apology was an acknowledgment of the hurt she had caused.
Their silence was taken as a tacit acknowledgment of responsibility.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The letter is an acknowledgment of his past errors.
A levél az ő korábbi hibáinak elismerése.
Her words were an open acknowledgment of the problem.
Szavai a probléma nyílt elismerését jelentették.
There was no clear acknowledgment of their role in the war.
His smile was an acknowledgment of the truth.
The change in rules is an acknowledgment that the old system failed.
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse "confession" in serious or criminal contexts where the more general word "acknowledgment" is better, for example in politics or business. "Confession" suggests admitting a moral or legal crime, while "acknowledgment" can be used for any kind of truth or responsibility.
Significado
admission that something is true
Colocações
public acknowledgment
|tacit acknowledgment
|acknowledgment of guilt
|acknowledgment of responsibility
|acknowledgment of reality
|acknowledgment of the problem
Sinónimos
admission (Often used when someone openly accepts blame, guilt, or a difficult truth.)
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recognition (Stresses accepting that something exists or is important, sometimes more neutral than "admission".)
Antónimos
denial (Refusing to accept or say that something is true is the direct opposite of acknowledgment in this sense.)
Temas
communication
|law
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Saying or showing that something is true or real, especially something bad or hard to accept.
The act of admitting or stating that something is true, real, or valid, especially when this is difficult or has been avoided.
NOME
B2
3
Padrão de uso:
an acknowledgment to [someone] for [something]
She thanked her family in the acknowledgments at the end of the book.
A könyv végi köszönetnyilvánításban köszönetet mondott a családjának.
The film includes a brief acknowledgment of the donors who funded the project.
A filmben rövid köszönetnyilvánítás szerepel azoknak a támogatóknak, akik finanszírozták a projektet.
He received special acknowledgment for his years of community service.
The researchers gave formal acknowledgment to the institute that supported their work.
In her speech, there was a touching acknowledgment of her parents' sacrifices.
Exemplos para aprendentes
His name appears in the acknowledgments of the report.
A neve szerepel a jelentés köszönetnyilvánításában.
The author wrote a long acknowledgment to her teachers.
A szerző hosszú köszönetnyilvánítást írt a tanárainak.
We should give acknowledgment to everyone who helped.
There was no acknowledgment of the volunteers in the program.
She made a short acknowledgment of her team during the ceremony.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "acknowledgment" with "acknowledgements" (plural) in books. The usual heading in a book is "Acknowledgments" because it lists many separate thanks. The uncountable noun "acknowledgment" is used more generally for the act or idea.
Significado
formal thanks or credit
Colocações
special acknowledgment
|public acknowledgment
|acknowledgment section
|book acknowledgments
|in the acknowledgments
|give acknowledgment
Sinónimos
recognition (Focuses on giving credit or honor, sometimes more formal than simple thanks.)
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appreciation (Emphasizes warm, personal thanks rather than official or written credit.)
Antónimos
ingratitude (Not showing any thanks or recognition is the opposite of giving an acknowledgment in this sense.)
Temas
culture
|academia
|work
|communication
|relationships
Definição
Public or formal words that thank someone for their help or support.
A formal or public expression of thanks or recognition for someone's help, support, or contribution.
NOME
B2
4
Padrão de uso:
a [nod / smile] of acknowledgment
He gave her a quick nod of acknowledgment as he entered the room.
Ahogy belépett a szobába, egy gyors biccentéssel jelezte neki, hogy észrevette.
The driver raised a hand in acknowledgment when I let him pass.
A sofőr köszönetképpen felemelte a kezét, amikor előreengedtem.
She walked by without the slightest acknowledgment of his greeting.
The crowd's applause was an acknowledgment of his performance.
He offered a faint smile of acknowledgment before turning away.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He gave a small nod of acknowledgment.
Egy apró biccentéssel jelezte, hogy észrevette.
She passed me without any acknowledgment.
Anélkül ment el mellettem, hogy bármilyen jelét adta volna, hogy észrevett.
The wave of her hand was an acknowledgment that she saw me.
The students clapped in acknowledgment of the teacher.
His smile was a clear acknowledgment of my help.
Erro comum:
Learners may try to use "acknowledgment" as a verb in this sense (*"He acknowledgment me"*). The correct forms are the noun "acknowledgment" ("a nod of acknowledgment") and the verb "acknowledge" ("He acknowledged me with a nod").
Significado
gesture showing recognition or notice
Colocações
a nod of acknowledgment
|a brief acknowledgment
|a slight acknowledgment
|acknowledgment of her presence
|gesture of acknowledgment
Sinónimos
gesture (A more general word for any movement that communicates something; "acknowledgment" stresses that the gesture shows recognition.)
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nod (Names a specific kind of acknowledgment gesture using the head.)
Antónimos
snub (Deliberately not noticing or not responding to someone is the social opposite of giving an acknowledging gesture.)
Temas
daily life
|communication
|social interaction
|relationships
Definição
A small move, like a nod or smile, that shows you see or accept someone or something.
A small gesture or sign, such as a nod or smile, that shows you notice, recognize, or accept someone or something.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
acknowledgment
IPA
GB/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
US/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
Sílabas e acento
ac - know - ledg - ment (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (know)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: acknowledgment
- Plural: acknowledgment, acknowledgments
Família de palavras
Forms
acknowledgments
noun
Core family
acknowledge
verb B2
Related words
acknowledgement
noun B2
acknowledged
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unacknowledged
adjective
Expressões
a nod of acknowledgment
1/ə nˈɑd əv æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
small head movement showing recognition
A small movement of the head that shows you see, know, or thank someone.
Exemplos
- She gave him a nod of acknowledgment as she walked past.
- The driver offered a quick nod of acknowledgment when I let him merge into my lane.
- He greeted me with a quiet nod of acknowledgment from across the room.
acknowledgment of receipt
1/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt əv ɹɪsˈit/
fixed phrase
formal
document confirming something was received
A short written note or email that says something has been received.
Exemplos
- Please sign the acknowledgment of receipt and return it to us.
- You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt once your application has been processed.
- The courier asked me to provide an acknowledgment of receipt for the package.
in acknowledgment of
1/ˈɪn æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt əv/
fixed phrase
formal
as recognition or thanks for
Used to say that something is done to show thanks or respect for a person or thing.
Exemplos
- The award was given in acknowledgment of her years of service.
- They planted a tree in acknowledgment of his contribution to the project.
- He received a medal in acknowledgment of his bravery.