acknowledgment
noun
ac·knowl·edg·ment
ik-ˈnä-lij-mənt 
ak-
variants
or acknowledgement
1
a
: the act of acknowledging something or someone
acknowledgment of a mistake
b
: recognition or favorable notice of an act or achievement
received acknowledgment for his charitable works
2
: a thing done or given in recognition of something received
an author's acknowledgments of assistance
3
law
: a declaration or avowal of one's act or of a fact to give it legal validity
Examples of acknowledgment in a Sentence
They made several public acknowledgments of their company's mistake.
He paid the fine without acknowledgment of his guilt.
Special acknowledgments will be made at the end of the meeting.
He has finally received the acknowledgment he deserves for his charitable work.
They presented him with an award in acknowledgment of his charitable work.
He's the first person mentioned in the book's acknowledgments.
We sent an acknowledgment that we received their letter.
He never received an acknowledgment of his payment.
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Rooted in reflection and deliberate acknowledgment, gratitude fosters trust, strengthens bonds and inspires collective growth.
—
Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
Summerfest is partnering with Northcott Neighborhood House for the celebration, which will include an opening ceremony at Maier Festival Park at 6 p.m. June 19, featuring performances, remarks from representatives and acknowledgment of the year's Juneteenth scholarship recipients.
—Piet Levy, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Newsweek notes that friends who repeatedly take advantage of others without acknowledgment can display toxic behavior, which often leads to the breakdown of relationships, as appears to be the case with the OP and Anna.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
In an acknowledgment of dedication and service, Detective Michael McLain was honored as the Shakopee Police Department’s Officer of the Year.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
Summerfest is partnering with Northcott Neighborhood House for the celebration, which will include an opening ceremony at Maier Festival Park at 6 p.m. June 19, featuring performances, remarks from representatives and acknowledgment of the year's Juneteenth scholarship recipients.
—Piet Levy, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Newsweek notes that friends who repeatedly take advantage of others without acknowledgment can display toxic behavior, which often leads to the breakdown of relationships, as appears to be the case with the OP and Anna.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
In an acknowledgment of dedication and service, Detective Michael McLain was honored as the Shakopee Police Department’s Officer of the Year.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for acknowledgment
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acknowledgment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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acknowledgment
noun
ac·knowl·edg·ment
variants
also acknowledgement
ik-ˈnäl-ij-mənt
ak-
1
a
: the act of acknowledging
b
: an act of acknowledging some deed or achievement
2
: something done or given in return for something received
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