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10 Language-to-English DictionariesReconnaissance
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʁəkɔnɛsɑ̃s
"La reconnaissance de ses efforts a été très appréciée."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of recognizing or being recognized.
"Her recognition of his talent led to a promotion." - 2
Acknowledgment of something's existence, validity, or legality.
"The recognition of human rights is essential for a just society."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'recognition' originates from the Latin 'recognitio', which means 'to know again'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting a shift from mere acknowledgment to a deeper understanding or identification of something previously known.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Recognition" is said worldwide
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Reconnaissance
Transliteration: ʁəkɔnɛsɑ̃s
"La reconnaissance de ses efforts a été très appréciée."
Anerkennung
Transliteration: ˈaːnɐˌkɛŋʊŋ
"Die Anerkennung seiner Arbeit war wichtig für ihn."
Riconoscimento
Transliteration: rikonosʧiˈmento
"Il riconoscimento del suo talento è stato immediato."
Reconocimiento
Transliteration: rekonoθiˈmiento
"El reconocimiento de su trabajo fue muy importante."
Reconhecimento
Transliteration: ʁe.kɔ.nɨʃiˈmẽtu
"O reconhecimento do seu esforço foi gratificante."
पहचान
Transliteration: pehchān
"उसकी पहचान को सभी ने स्वीकार किया।"
认可
Transliteration: rènkě
"他的努力得到了认可。"
인정
Transliteration: injeong
"그의 노력은 인정받았다."
認識
Transliteration: ninshiki
"彼の努力は認識されました。"
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