Acknowledgment Meaning
/əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of acknowledging
nounThe act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
Sentence Examples
She smiled her acknowledgment.
She bowed in acknowledgment of their applause.
There was no sign of acknowledgment from Claudio.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The author included a brief ____ for her editor's help.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I received a formal ____ of my application from the university.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English acknowledge Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English acknowledgment From acknowledge + -ment.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"This is conveniently done by means of a written instrument, called a bill of exchange, which is, in fact, a transferable order by a creditor upon his debtor, and when accepted by the debtor, that is, authenticated by his signature, becomes an acknowledgment of debt."
— 1871, John Stuart Mill, Principles of Political Economy, p. 41:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The author included a brief ____ for her editor's help.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I received a formal ____ of my application from the university.