26984 words

acknowledgment

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
the fact of accepting that something is true or right:

Examples:

All I want is some acknowledgment that his behaviour is unreasonable.
2
something given to thank someone for what they have done:

Examples:

in acknowledgment of We sent her a copy of the book in acknowledgment of her part in its creation.
She was given a floral arrangement by her boss as an acknowledgment for a job well done.
3
a letter or email to say that something has been received:

Examples:

I applied for four jobs, but I've only had one acknowledgment so far.
4
a short text at the beginning or end of a book where the writer names people or other works that have helped in writing the book:

Examples:

She included Wilson in her acknowledgements.
5
the act or fact of accepting the truth or recognizing the existence of something:

Examples:

[ C ] Her resignation was an acknowledgment of defeat.
[ C ] I applied for a grant and just received an acknowledgment (= letter saying that my letter was received).

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