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recognition

/ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
Meanings
  • Noun or Verb

    The act of recognizing or being recognized, identifying, or acknowledging a person, thing, or situation.

    - "Upon seeing her face, John did a double take and recognized his long-lost sister."
    - "The courtroom was filled with a sense of recognition as the defendant entered the room."
    - "After years of struggle, the company finally received recognition for its innovation."
    - "John's brain was able to recognize the face despite the passage of time."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with recognition
recognizance , admonition , monition , motion , otion
Variants
List of all variants of recognition that leads to same result
recognition , recognitions , self-recognition , self-recognitions , beyond (all) recognition , beyond all recognition , beyond recognition
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French reconnaissance, from reconnaitre ‘recognize, acknowledge’.

Trivia
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  1. Recognition is a fundamental aspect of human perception and cognition.

  2. The term 'recognition' is derived from the Latin word 'recognoscere', which means 'to get to know again'.

  3. The ability to recognize faces is one of the most complex cognitive processes in the human brain.

  4. In ancient Greece, recognition was often depicted as a goddess or a god, such as Iris or Hermes, who would help facilitate the recognition of long-lost loved ones or allies.

Related Concepts
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  1. Identification: The process of recognizing or identifying a person, thing, or situation. This can include visual identification, auditory identification, or even olfactory identification.

  2. Acknowledgment: The act of recognizing or admitting the existence or validity of something. Acknowledgment can be formal or informal and can be given in various contexts, such as a letter of acknowledgment or an acknowledgment of receipt.

  3. Self-recognition: The ability to recognize oneself as an individual. Self-recognition is a complex process that develops in infants around the age of two and is a crucial aspect of human development.

Culture
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Recognition holds significant cultural importance in various contexts such as literature, art, and social interactions. In literature, recognition is a common theme in many works, including Shakespeare's Hamlet and Dickens' David Copperfield. In art, the concept of recognition is often explored through portraits and self-portraits. In music, songs about recognition often deal with themes of self-discovery and identity.

How to Memorize "recognition"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a lightbulb turning on above your head when you recognize something. Visualize yourself in a situation where you are recognizing something or someone. Practice this visualization regularly to help strengthen your recognition skills.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'recognition' with a strong, positive emotion. For example, imagine feeling a sense of pride or accomplishment when you recognize something or someone. This can help make the word easier to remember and recall.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the definition of recognition. For example, you could use the phrase 'Recognition is the act of knowing something or someone' or 'Recognition: Recognize, Know, Identify, Name, and Connect'.

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