recognition

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This recognition is the fourth time in the past six years that the UConn program has been honored.

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  1. noun The act of recognizing or condition of being recognized.
  2. noun An awareness that something perceived has been perceived before.
  3. noun An acceptance as true or valid, as of a claim: a recognition of their civil rights.
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  • "We work hard to ensure an easier transition for new Canadians, and this recognition is a wonderful validation of our efforts in creating an inclusive workplace for all of our employees."
  • "This recognition is a tribute to the hard work of our staff and their dedication to providing an excellent customer experience." —  ClickPress
  • This recognition is the result of our employees, their tireless pursuit of excellence and the extensive relationships we have developed with technology manufacturers.
  • Marking this recognition is a concerted effort by the White House to stage an all-out defense of Bush's presidency. —  The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
  • Owner Richard Uren, who purchased the building about three years ago, said receiving the recognition was an honor. —  The Mining Journal
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  1. Middle English recognicion, knowledge of an event, from Old French recognition, from Latin recognitiō, recognitiōn-, act of recognizing, from recognitus, past participle of recognōscere, to recognize; see recognize.

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  1. from Old French recognition, French récognition =Italian ricognizione, recognizione, from L, recognitio (n-), from recognoscere, past participle recognitus, recognize, know again: see recognize.
 

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/rikɑgˈnɪʃən/
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