acknowledgment

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

   The acknowledgment in the book's preface made note of all of the people who provided the author research assistance.

2. 2
   noun

   a statement acknowledging something or someone

   Your acknowledgment meant the world to them.

3. 3
   noun

   the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

   They received acknowledgment wherever they went.

4. 4
   noun

   The act of acknowledging

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5. 5
   noun

   An expression of gratitude for a benefit or an obligation.

   the acknowledgment of a favor

6. 6
   noun

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

   the acknowledgment of a wedding invitation

7. 7
   noun

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

   acknowledgment of a deed

8. 8
   noun

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

Etymology

From acknowledge + -ment.