recognition
Pronunciation:
/ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/noun
Definitions
The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity)
Example: He looked at her for ten full minutes before recognition dawned.
Acceptance as valid or true
Example: The law was a recognition of their civil rights.
Official acceptance of the status of a new government by that of another country
Honour, favourable note, or attention
Example: The charity gained plenty of recognition for its efforts, but little money.