acknowledgment

especially British, ac·knowl·edge·ment

[ak-nol-ij-muhnt]

noun

1. an act of acknowledging.

2. recognition of the existence or truth of something.

   the acknowledgment of a sovereign power.

3. an expression of appreciation.

4. a thing done or given in appreciation or gratitude.

5. Law.

   1. a declaration before an official that one has executed a particular legal document.

   2. an official certificate of a formal acknowledging.

   3. public recognition by a man of an illegitimate child as his own.

acknowledgment

/ əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt /

noun

1. the act of acknowledging or state of being acknowledged

2. something done or given as an expression of thanks, as a reply to a message, etc

3. (plural) an author's statement acknowledging his use of the works of other authors, usually printed at the front of a book

Other Word Forms

• preacknowledgement noun
• preacknowledgment noun
• reacknowledgment noun
• superacknowledgment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of acknowledgment¹

First recorded in 1585–95; acknowledge + -ment

Example Sentences

There is an acknowledgment at senior academy level inside Chelsea that this is a new era where Liverpool and Manchester United are now back at the top table of youth football.

From BBC

The actor ultimately sees the show’s 11 total nominations as an acknowledgment of Murphy’s enduring creative vision.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a fitting acknowledgment of his underrated chops, which he has wielded infrequently but skillfully across his long career.

From Los Angeles Times

I received an instant acknowledgment, and emails when my credit card was successfully charged, which started the approval process; when my application was approved; and when the passport was shipped by U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Also useful for museum audiences for a permanent collection show would be some acknowledgment of complex issues around the history of this sacred art’s ownership.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acceptance 
• admission 
• affirmation 
• assent 
• assertion 
• concession 
• confession 
• confirmation 
• corroboration 
• realization 
• recognition