acknowledgment
Pronunciation: /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
The English word “acknowledgment” has 9 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act of acknowledging
- The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
- A reward or other expression or token of gratitude.
- An expression of gratitude for a benefit or an obligation.
- A message from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood.
- A response (ACK) sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission (See Wikipedia article on transmission).
- A recognition as genuine or valid; an avowing or admission in legal form.
- The act of a person admitting a child as their own.
- A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfillment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.
Etymology
From acknowledge + -ment.
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