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   Rec·og·nize

   /ˈrekə(ɡ)ˌnīz/

   

   verb

   • 1. identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again: "Julia hardly recognized Jill when they met"
   • ▪ identify from knowledge of appearance or character: "Pat is very good at recognizing wildflowers" Similar identifyplaceknowknow againpick output a name torememberrecallrecollectcall to mindknow by sightkenrare:agnizeOpposite forget
   • ▪ (of a computer or other machine) automatically identify and respond correctly to (a sound, printed character, etc.): "Dr. Friedman is programming his computer to recognize the shapes of strokes in the hands of various writers"
   • 2. acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of: "the defense is recognized in Mexican law" Similar acknowledgeacceptadmitconcedeallowgrantconfessownrealizebe aware ofbe conscious ofperceivediscernappreciateunderstandapprehendseebe cognizant ofinformal:take on boardrare:cognizeofficially approvecertifyaccreditendorsesanctionput the seal of approval onacknowledgevalidateaccept as validratifyupholdsupportOpposite overlook
   • ▪ show official appreciation of; reward formally: "his work was recognized by an honorary degree from Georgetown University" Similar pay tribute toshow appreciation ofappreciategive recognition toshow gratitude tobe grateful foracclaimcommendsaluteapplaudtake one's hat off torewardhonorpay homage to
   • ▪ officially regard (a qualification) as valid or proper: "these qualifications are recognized by the Department of Education"
   • ▪ grant diplomatic recognition to (a country or government): "they were refusing to recognize the puppet regime"
   • ▪ (of a person presiding at a meeting or debate) call on (someone) to speak.

   Word Origin late Middle English (earliest attested as a term in Scots law): from Old French reconniss-, stem of reconnaistre, from Latin recognoscere ‘know again, recall to mind’, from re- ‘again’ + cognoscere ‘learn’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. recognizer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRECOGNIZE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to know someone or something because you have seen or heard him or her or experienced it before: I hadn't seen her for 20 years, but I recognized her immediately. Do you recognize this song? Doctors are trained to recognize the symptoms of different diseases. Fewer examples.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › recognizeRECOGNIZE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to acknowledge or accept formally a specified factual or legal situation: to recognize a successful revolutionary regime as the de facto government of the country. to acknowledge or treat as valid: to recognize a claim. to acknowledge acquaintance with, as by a greeting, handshake, etc.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishrecognize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   recognize somebody/something to give someone official thanks for something that they have done or achieved His service to the country was recognized with the award of the Medal of Honor. See recognize in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: recognize.

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   Definition of recognize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRECOGNIZE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to know someone or something because you have seen or experienced them before: I recognized her from her picture. Doctors are trained to recognize the symptoms of disease. Fewer examples. I didn't recognize him, he looked so pitiful. I recognize her face, but I can't quite place her. You can recognize trees by the shape of their leaves.

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   to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him. to identify from knowledge of appearance or characteristics: I recognized him from the description. They recognized him as a fraud. to perceive as existing or true; realize: to be the first to recognize a fact.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECOGNIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · recognize in British English. or recognise (ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz ) verb (transitive) 1. to perceive (a person, creature, or thing) to be the same as or belong to the same class as something previously seen or known; know again. 2. to accept or be aware of (a fact, duty, problem, etc) to recognize necessity. 3.