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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"

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"

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"

The act of owning or recognized in a particular character or relationship; recognition as regards the existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.

The owning of a benefit received; courteous recognition; expression of thanks.

Something given or done in return for a favor, message, etc.

A declaration or avowal of one's own act, to give it legal validity; as, the acknowledgment of a deed before a proper officer. Also, the certificate of the officer attesting such declaration.

The act of owning or recognized in a particular character or relationship; recognition as regards the existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.

The owning of a benefit received; courteous recognition; expression of thanks.

Something given or done in return for a favor, message, etc.

A declaration or avowal of one's own act, to give it legal validity; as, the acknowledgment of a deed before a proper officer. Also, the certificate of the officer attesting such declaration.

A statement you make in front of a notary public or other person who is authorized to administer oaths stating that a document bearing your signature was actually signed by you.

The admission or recognition of a truth; confession; avowal; the expression of appreciation of a favor or benefit conferred; a receipt.

Recognition: admission: confession: thanks: a receipt.

Admission; recognition; thanks; a receipt.

Avowal; confession; recognition.

n. Act of ac­knowledging ; something given or done in return for a favour ;—a declaration or avowal of one's own act, to give it legal validity.

Concession of the truth of any position; confession of a fault; confession of a benefit received.