recognition meaning
recognition :
acknowledgment, identification
noun
▪ She received recognition for her hard work.
▪ She got acknowledgment for her effort.
▪ The recognition of his talent was important.
▪ Knowing his talent was important.
paraphrasing
▪ acknowledgment – acceptance of something as true
▪ identification – recognizing someone or something
Pronunciation
recognition [ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən]
The stress is on 'gni' and sounds like 'rek-uhg-nish-uhn'.
Common phrases and grammar about recognition
recognition - Common meaning
noun
acknowledgment, identification
Part of Speech Changes for "recognition"
▪ recognize (verb) – to know again or accept something as true
▪ recognizable (adjective) – able to be known again or identified
Common Expressions with "recognition"
▪ receive recognition – to get acknowledgment for something done
▪ gain recognition – to become known or accepted for something
▪ public recognition – acknowledgment by many people
▪ seek recognition – to look for acknowledgment or acceptance
Important examples of recognition in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, recognition often refers to acknowledging achievements or contributions.
Example of a confusing word: recommendation (a suggestion)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Recognition is usually used as a noun and can appear in questions about achievements or awards.
recognition
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
public recognition
'acknowledgment by many', used when someone is recognized by a group.
seek recognition
means 'to look for acknowledgment', used when someone wants to be accepted.
Differences between similar words and recognition
recognition
,
acknowledgment
differences
Recognition is often about accepting or knowing something again, while acknowledgment is more about accepting a fact.
recognition
,
identification
differences
recognition refers to being known or praised, while identification refers to the act of recognizing or proving who someone is.
Words with the same origin as recognition
The origin of recognition
Recognition comes from the Latin 'recognitio', meaning 'to know again or accept'.
Word structure
The parts are: 're' (again), 'cogn' (to know), and 'ition' (noun), so recognition means 'to know again'.
Words with the same origin
The root of recognition is cogn (to know). Words with the same root include cognizant (aware) and incognito (unknown).
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