Definition of recognize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
identificationUS identify someone or something from a previous encounterUS
- I recognize her from the party.
2.
perceptionUS perceive the nature or quality of somethingUS
- He recognized the potential in the idea.
3.
acknowledgmentUS acknowledge the existence or truth of somethingUS
- He recognized the need for change.
4.
awardUS show appreciation or approval formallyUS
- She was recognized for her achievements.
5.
validationUS officially accept something as validUS
- The diploma is recognized worldwide.
6.
medicalTECH. US have the property to bind to specific antigensTECH. US
- The antibody recognizes the virus.
Expressions with recognize
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not be confined by any rules
His ambition recognizes no bounds, pushing him to achieve the impossible.
Origin of recognize
Latin, re (again) + cognoscere (to know)
Terms with recognize included in their meaning
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understanding
easy to understand or recognize, with no doubt
identify differences
recognize differences between two or more items
obvious
easy to understand or recognize
acknowledgment
recognize someone for their work or achievement
recognition
recognize someone for their work or achievement
unique identifier
unique number used to recognize a person or item
recognition
recognize someone or something by appearance
social
recognize someone by reputation without personal acquaintance
judgment
recognize the right moment to cease an action
identify
distinguish or recognize among others
distinguish
recognize differences between two or more things
recognition
discern or recognize differences
value
recognize the value or quality of something
ignorant
failing to recognize or perceive
obvious
easy to understand or recognize
recognize importance
recognize the importance of minor aspects
recognition event
event where awards are given to recognize achievements
not noticing
not notice or recognize something important or obvious
cognition
not recognize or be aware of something
official recognition
officially recognize as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards
distinguish
recognize a distinction between two things
clear appearance
simple to recognize or notice without effort
communication
state or recognize the main point with complete accuracy
recognition
challenging to distinguish or recognize
Examples of recognize in a sentence
Do you recognize this handwriting from the letter? She recognized the artist's unique style. They recognized the importance of the discovery. She recognized the importance of teamwork. The committee recognized the validity of the argument. The company recognized Maya's years of service.
At the ceremony, volunteers were recognized for their dedication. The certification is recognized by all major institutions. Her qualifications are recognized in several countries. The immune cells recognize the pathogen quickly. Scientists study how cells recognize different antigens.
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- French:reconnaître, percevoir, ...
- German:erkennen, wahrnehmen, ...
- Italian:riconoscere, percepire, ...
- Spanish:reconocer, admitir, ...
- Portuguese:reconhecer, perceber, ...
- Chinese:认出, 看出, ...
- Japanese:見覚えがある, 認識する, ...
- Arabic:تَعَرَّفَ, اِعْتَرَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַכִּיר, לְהַכִּיר, ...
- Russian:узнавать, распознать, ...
- Ukrainian:впізнавати, усвідомити, ...
- Hindi:पहचानना, समझना, ...
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