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recognition

noun

Definition of recognition

as in detection

ability to positively identify someone or something The research concerns the capacity for pattern recognition in dogs.

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the state of being publicly acknowledged or known for something (such as an achievement) The group was pleased to finally receive recognition for their groundbreaking work.

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Recent Examples of recognition Once Upon a Time in Harlem is continuing its strong push for Oscar recognition, earning five nominations Tuesday for the Critics Choice Documentary Awards. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 Though designed to be used by everyone in the household, the new system can cater personalized content to six users, which is the upper limit for the facial recognition feature. — Muskanbhatia, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 And why did nearly 70 years pass between the first Nobel Prizes and a Nobel recognition for economics? — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026 For Kotzmacher, the recognition acknowledges sacrifices that extend beyond the softball field. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recognition

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Noun

The higher detection frequency is a technical capability, not evidence that the system detects cracks five times earlier or more accurately.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Methanol masers have previously been detected in planet-forming disks around turbulent high-mass protostars, but COMPASS’ observations are the first detection of them around calmer lower-mass protostars.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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The two governors, who mended fences after clashing over last year’s Proposition 50 redistricting campaign, lavished praise on each other for their climate bona fides.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Schwarzenegger and Newsom piled praise upon each other during the Wednesday afternoon discussion, hugging at the end.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of praise

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The referendums touch on tax levels, voter identification requirements and the city’s ability to finance affordable housing projects.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Investigators found no identification at the scene, and extreme decomposition prevented them from obtaining DNA from the bodies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of identification

Noun

And that little acknowledgment may be enough to make taking over the platform a less desirable direction for likely more cautious buyers like Disney that may want the technology but wish to distance itself from the brand.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
The White House accord is an important acknowledgment that biosecurity belongs at the center of the AI safety conversation.

— Raj Panjabi, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of acknowledgment

Noun

In 2021, Leoni launched her own label, Quira, which quickly gained critical acclaim and became a 2023 LVMH Prize finalist.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Rather than accept his acclaim, a boozy Lee gets on stage and immediately tears into the crowd for being sellouts.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of acclaim

Noun

Although only founded in 2016, the RIBA International Prize is arguably the most prestigious accolade awarded to a single building.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
The Mexican pop icon will receive the accolade in recognition of an exceptional career spanning over three decades and his enduring influence on Latin music.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

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