acknowledgment

/ək'nɔlidʤmənt/ Cách viết khác : (acknowledgment) /ək'nɔliʤmənt/
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acknowledgment

The author wrote a heartfelt acknowledgment in the preface of her book.

Definition

Noun: 1. A statement or action that shows you accept, admit, or recognize something or someone: This is the act of acknowledging. It can be a verbal statement, a written note, or a gesture (like a nod) that confirms awareness, receipt, or the existence of something. 2. The state of being recognized or accepted: This refers to the condition of receiving recognition or validation for one's work, existence, or contributions. 3. ##### (In published works) A section, often at the beginning of a book or thesis, thanking those who helped the author.

Usage and Examples
  • As a statement of recognition:
    • She nodded in acknowledgment when I entered the room. (A non-verbal action showing she saw me.)
    • The company issued a formal acknowledgment of the error. (A formal statement admitting a mistake.)
  • As an expression of thanks:
    • The author's acknowledgments thanked her family and editors. (A written section expressing gratitude.)
    • He sent a small gift in acknowledgment of their support. (An action taken to show thanks.)
  • As confirmation of receipt:
    • I received an acknowledgment of my application via email. (A confirmation that it was received.)
  • Referring to the state of being recognized:
    • He worked for years without any public acknowledgment. (He worked without public recognition.)
Advanced Usage
  • "In acknowledgment of": This phrase is used to indicate that something is done as a way of recognizing or thanking someone.
    • The award was given in acknowledgment of her lifetime of service.
Variants and Related Words
  • Acknowledge (verb): The action from which the noun is derived. To accept, admit, or recognize something.
    • He acknowledged his mistake.
  • Acknowledgement: This is an alternative, equally correct spelling of "acknowledgment." Both are accepted.
Synonyms
  • Recognition: The act of showing appreciation or acceptance.
  • Admission: A statement accepting that something is true, often something unfavorable.
  • Confirmation: Official verification that something has been received or is true.
  • Thanks / Gratitude: (When used in the sense of expressing appreciation.)
Related Phrases
  • To receive acknowledgment: To be recognized or thanked.
    • She finally received acknowledgment for her groundbreaking research.
  • A nod of acknowledgment: A small, non-verbal gesture to show you have seen or recognized someone.
    • He gave me a brief nod of acknowledgment from across the street.
acknowledgment

The author wrote a heartfelt acknowledgment in the preface of her book.

Noun
  1. a statement acknowledging something or someone
    • she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment
    • the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her
  2. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
    • the student's essay failed to list several important citations
    • the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book
    • the article includes mention of similar clinical cases
  3. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
    • the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work
    • she seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own

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