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masculine

/rekonoθiˈmjento/

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Translation

recognition, acknowledgement

Word origin

From the verb reconocer ('to recognise'), from Latin recognoscere, from re- plus cognoscere ('to get to know'). English 'recognition' comes from the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
recognoscere
English cognates
recognition, recognise

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralreconocimientos

Examples

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She received recognition for her scientific work.

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Facial recognition opens the phone instantly.

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The doctor gave me a full check-up.

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He deserves the acknowledgement of all his colleagues.

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What a lovely recognition they gave her at the ceremony!

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This word is part of lesson 52.