acknowledgment
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acknowledgment
noun
plural
acknowledgments
acknowledgment
noun
plural
acknowledgments
Britannica Dictionary definition of ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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the act of acknowledging something or someone: such as
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the act of showing that you know, admit, or accept that something exists or is true
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The killer's apology was an acknowledgment [=admission] of his guilt. = The killer's apology was an acknowledgment that he was guilty.
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The day passed without any acknowledgment that it was their wedding anniversary. [=no one mentioned that it was their wedding anniversary]
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They made several public acknowledgments of their company's mistake.
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He paid the fine without acknowledgment of his guilt.
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the act of praising or thanking someone for an action or achievement
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Special acknowledgments will be made at the end of the meeting.
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He has finally received the acknowledgment he deserves for his charitable work.
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They presented him with an award in acknowledgment of his charitable work.
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acknowledgments
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a section of a book, article, etc., in which people are thanked for their help
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He's the first person mentioned in the book's acknowledgments.
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a usually written statement saying that a letter or message was received
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We sent an acknowledgment that we received their letter.
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He never received an acknowledgment of his payment.
