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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
rec·og·nize
[rek-uh
g-nahyz] Pronunciation Key
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[rek-uh
g-nahyz] Pronunciation Key –verb (used with object), -nized, -niz·ing.
| 1. | to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him. |
| 2. | to identify from knowledge of appearance or characteristics: I recognized him from the description. They recognized him as a fraud. |
| 3. | to perceive as existing or true; realize: to be the first to recognize a fact. |
| 4. | to acknowledge as the person entitled to speak at a particular time: The Speaker recognized the Congressman from Maine. |
| 5. | to acknowledge formally as entitled to treatment as a political unit: The United States promptly recognized Israel. |
| 6. | to acknowledge or accept formally a specified factual or legal situation: to recognize a successful revolutionary regime as the de facto government of the country. |
| 7. | to acknowledge or treat as valid: to recognize a claim. |
| 8. | to acknowledge acquaintance with, as by a greeting, handshake, etc. |
| 9. | to show appreciation of (achievement, service, merit, etc.), as by some reward, public honor, or the like. |
| 10. | Law. to acknowledge (an illegitimate child) as one's own. |
| 11. | Biochemistry, Immunology. to bind with, cleave, or otherwise react to (another substance) as a result of fitting its molecular shape or a portion of its shape. |
Also, especially British, rec·og·nise.
[Origin: 1425–75; recogn(ition) + -ize; r. late ME racunnysen, recognisen < OF reconuiss-, s. of reconuistre < L recognōscere, equiv. to re- re- + cognōscere to know1; see cognition
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rec·og·niz·a·bil·i·ty, noun
rec·og·niz·a·bly, adverb
rec·og·niz·er, noun
—Synonyms 3. acknowledge, appreciate, understand, grant, concede.
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
| rec·og·nize
(rěk'əg-nīz') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. rec·og·nized, rec·og·niz·ing, rec·og·niz·es
[Middle English recognisen, to resume possession of land, alteration (influenced by Medieval Latin recognizāre, to recognize) of Old French reconoistre, reconoiss-, to know again, from Latin recognōscere : re-, re- + cognōscere, to get to know; see gnō- in Indo-European roots.] rec'og·niz'a·ble adj., rec'og·niz'a·bly adv., rec'og·niz'er n. |
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Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
recognize
recognize
1414, "resume possession of land," from M.Fr. reconiss-, stem of reconoistre "to know again, identify, recognize," from O.Fr., from L. recognoscere "acknowledge, recall to mind, know again, examine, certify," from re- "again" + cognoscere "know" (from co- "with" + gnoscere "become acquainted;" see notice). Meaning "perceive something or someone as already known" first recorded 1533.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This
| recognize | |
verb | |
| 1. | accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods" [syn: acknowledge] |
| 2. | be fully aware or cognizant of |
| 3. | detect with the senses; "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I can't make out the faces in this photograph" [syn: spot] |
| 4. | perceive to be the same |
| 5. | grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree" [syn: accredit] |
| 6. | express greetings upon meeting someone [syn: greet] |
| 7. | express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us" [syn: acknowledge] |
| 8. | exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate) |
| 9. | show approval or appreciation of; "My work is not recognized by anybody!"; "The best student was recognized by the Dean" |
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: rec·og·nize
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: -nized; -niz·ing
1 : to acknowledge formally: as a : to admit as being of a particular status <recognize a precedent> <recognize a union>; specifically : to acknowledge (as a right, cause of action, or defense) as valid b : to admit as being one entitled to be heard : give the floor to c : to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence ofrecognize the new government>
2 : to account for as real, received, or incurred and treat and record appropriately; specifically : to account for (a gain, loss, expense, or income) on current accounting or tax records <recognized the gain when she included it as income on her tax return> —compare REALIZE
Main Entry: rec·og·nize
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: -nized; -niz·ing
1 : to acknowledge formally: as a : to admit as being of a particular status <recognize a precedent> <recognize a union>; specifically : to acknowledge (as a right, cause of action, or defense) as valid b : to admit as being one entitled to be heard : give the floor to c : to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of
2 : to account for as real, received, or incurred and treat and record appropriately; specifically : to account for (a gain, loss, expense, or income) on current accounting or tax records <recognized the gain when she included it as income on her tax return> —compare REALIZE
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Recognize
Rec"og*nize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Recognized; p. pr. & vb. n. Recognizing.] [From Recognizance; see Cognition, and cf. Reconnoiter.] [Written also recognise.]1. To know again; to perceive the identity of, with a person or thing previously known; to recover or recall knowledge of. Speak, vassal; recognize thy sovereign queen. --Harte. 2. To avow knowledge of; to allow that one knows; to consent to admit, hold, or the like; to admit with a formal acknowledgment; as, to recognize an obligation; to recognize a consul. 3. To acknowledge acquaintance with, as by salutation, bowing, or the like. 4. To show appreciation of; as, to recognize services by a testimonial. 5. To review; to re["e]xamine. [Obs.] --South. 6. To reconnoiter. [Obs.] --R. Monro. Syn: To acknowledge; avow; confess; own; allow; concede. See Acknowledge.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Recognize
Rec"og*nize\, v. i. (Law) To enter an obligation of record before a proper tribunal; as, A, B recognized in the sum of twenty dollars. [Written also recognise.] Note: In legal usage in the United States the second syllable is often accented.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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