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acknowledgment

әk'nɔlidʒmәnt4 senses · 230 ms
Level B2
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noun/əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt//əɡˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt//əkˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
  1. 1

    The act of acknowledgingcountableuncountable

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  2. 2

    The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.countableuncountable

    • He just grunted in acknowledgment of my greeting.
  3. 3

    A reward or other expression or token of gratitude.countableuncountable

  4. 4

    An expression of gratitude for a benefit or an obligation.countableuncountable

    • the acknowledgment of a favor
  5. 5

    A message from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood.countableuncountable

    • the acknowledgment of a wedding invitation
  6. 6

    A response (ACK) sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission (See Wikipedia article on transmission).countableuncountable

  7. 7

    A recognition as genuine or valid; an avowing or admission in legal form.countableuncountable

    • acknowledgment of a deed
  8. 8

    The act of a person admitting a child as their own.countableuncountable

  9. 9

    A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfillment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.countableuncountable

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