recognition
recognition — noun
1. the act of officially accepting that something is real, correct, or has legal fo
the act of officially accepting that something is real, correct, or has legal force — for example, a government acknowledging a new nation, or an institution validating a claim
The government granted diplomatic recognition to the newly formed nation.
diplomatic recognition — collocation in political contexts
There is growing recognition that climate change requires immediate action from world leaders.
recognition + that-clause for stating a widely accepted fact
Wren received formal recognition from the university for her groundbreaking research.
The treaty was the first official recognition of the country's independence.
- acknowledgment
less formal; can mean simply admitting something exists without necessarily endorsing it
- acceptance
focuses on agreeing to something rather than formally validating it
- admission
often implies reluctance; used when someone concedes an uncomfortable truth
- denial
refusing to accept that something is true or real
文法句型
recognition + that-clause
recognition of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in political, legal, or institutional contexts. When followed by a that-clause, the subject is frequently an impersonal noun like 'there' or 'growing'.
常見錯誤
2. the public praise, admiration, or reward given to a person because of their achi
the public praise, admiration, or reward given to a person because of their achievements, talent, or positive contributions
Imani received national recognition for her volunteer work with refugee families.
receive national recognition — collocation with achievement-based context
The young pianist gained international recognition after winning the competition.
gain international recognition — collocation with career milestone
Adisa spent three years building the clinic but received no recognition from the town council.
The award is the highest recognition a filmmaker can receive in this industry.
- praise
more direct and verbal; less formal than recognition
- acclaim
stronger, more enthusiastic public approval; often used for artistic achievements
- admiration
focuses on personal respect rather than formal or public reward
- disregard
lack of attention or appreciation for someone's efforts
文法句型
recognition for + noun phrase
recognition as + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently paired with verbs of receiving: 'gain', 'win', 'earn', 'achieve', 'receive'. Unlike 'fame', recognition is typically earned through merit or positive contributions rather than mere publicity.
常見錯誤
3. the capacity to identify a person or object as familiar after having encountered
the capacity to identify a person or object as familiar after having encountered them on an earlier occasion
Daichi did not show any sign of recognition when I mentioned the restaurant.
sign of recognition — collocation for observable reaction
Facial recognition software is now used at airports to check passengers' identities.
facial recognition — technical collocation in computing / security
After forty years, Ayesha felt a shock of recognition when she saw her brother's face.
The old photograph brought a faint glimmer of recognition to Layla's eyes.
- identification
more active and deliberate process; often used in official contexts
- recall
different cognitive process — bringing a memory to mind, not matching a present stimulus
文法句型
recognition of + noun phrase
beyond recognition
用法筆記
Common in technical compounds such as 'facial recognition', 'speech recognition', 'pattern recognition'. The fixed phrase 'beyond recognition' means changed so drastically that identification is no longer possible.