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Acknowledgement Definition & Meaning

acknowledgement
noun
  1. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged; "the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work"; "she seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own"
  2. a statement acknowledging something or someone; "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"; "the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her"

"Acknowledgement" in song lyrics

See how acknowledgement is used in real songs:

  • "I, crack a smile one time for the acknowledgement"
    Blue Scholars — Joe Metro
  • "When you wack, fool, you get no acknowledgement"
    Fes Taylor f/ Lon Dini, Pa Bazil — New York
  • "notary acknowledgement"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "acknowledgement"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "acknowledgement" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for acknowledgement to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does acknowledgement mean?
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged; "the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work"; "she seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own" a statement acknowledging something or someone; "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"; "the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her"
What part of speech is acknowledgement?
Acknowledgement is a noun.
How many definitions does acknowledgement have?
Acknowledgement has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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