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   recognition

   /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or knowledge: "she saw him pass by without a sign of recognition" Similar identificationrecollectionrecallremembrance
   • 2. acknowledgement of the existence, validity, or legality of something: "the unions must receive proper recognition" Similar acknowledgementacceptanceadmissionconcedingconcessiongrantingrealizationawarenessconsciousnessknowledgeperceptionappreciationunderstandingapprehensioncognizanceofficial approvalcertificationaccreditationendorsementsanctioningvalidationratification
   • ▪ appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability: "his work was slow to gain recognition" Similar appreciationgratitudethankscongratulationsa pat on the backhat tipcreditcommendationacclaimacclamationtributesacknowledgementrewardhonourhomageapplausea round of applauseaccoladesa mentioninformal:bouquetsbrownie points
   • ▪ formal acknowledgement by a country that another political entity fulfils the conditions of statehood and is eligible to be dealt with as a member of the international community: "they are granting full recognition to the republic"

   Word Origin late 15th century (denoting the acknowledgement of a service): from Latin recognitio(n-), from the verb recognoscere ‘know again, recall to mind’ (see recognize).

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   What does recognition mean?

   • Recognition is the act of recognizing someone or identifying something when you see it. George said, 'Ida, how are you?' She frowned for a moment and then recognition dawned. 'George Black. Well, I never.' He searched for a sign of recognition on her face, but there was none. Recognition of something is an understanding and acceptance of it.

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   What does Reconhecimento mean?

   • reconhecimento, reconhecimento [masculine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! RECOGNITION definition: 1. agreement that something is true or legal: 2. If you are given recognition, people show…. Learn more.

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   What does diplomatic recognition mean?

   • Recognition of something is an understanding and acceptance of it. When a government gives diplomatic recognition to another country, they officially accept that its status is valid. Some 110 states extended diplomatic recognition to Kosovo after it split from Serbia. His government did not receive full recognition by Britain until July.

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   How does automatic recognition work?

   • The automatic recognition approach uses a procedural algorithm to search for feature hints and then creates feature instances using the hints without user interaction. This belated recognition does not make the pictures themselves better or worse. Pre-existing states are entitled to extend diplomatic recognition to another entity.

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   5 meanings: 1. the act of recognizing or fact of being recognized 2. acceptance or acknowledgment of a claim, duty, fact,.... Click for more definitions.

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   Aug 2, 2012 · recognition: [noun] the action of recognizing :the state of being recognized: such as. knowledge or feeling that someone or something present has been encountered before.

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   Recognition definition: an act of recognizing or the state of being recognized.. See examples of RECOGNITION used in a sentence.

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   Recognition is when you remember something or someone you're familiar with — like the flash of recognition you experience at your high school reunion.

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