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RECOGNITIONS

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There are 8 meanings of the word Recognitions.

Recognitions - as a noun

The state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

Example: "The partners were delighted with the recognition of their work"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acknowledgement28acknowledgment27

The process of recognizing something or someone by remembering

Example: "A politician whose recall of names was as remarkable as his recognition of faces"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
identification20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
memory13remembering18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Approval

Example: "Give her recognition for trying"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
credit9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approval15commendation19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

Example: "A growing realization of the risk involved"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
realisation11realization20

(biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape

Example: "Molecular recognition drives all of biology, for instance, hormone and receptor or antibody-antigen interactions or the organization of molecules into larger biologically active entities"

The explicit and formal acknowledgement of a government or of the national independence of a country

Example: "Territorial disputes were resolved in guatemala's recognition of belize in 1991"

An acceptance (as of a claim) as true and valid

Example: "The recognition of the rio grande as a boundary between mexico and the united states"

Designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body

Example: "He was unable to make his motion because he couldn't get recognition by the chairman"

Example Sentences

"She received several recognitions for her contributions to the community."
"The company offers employee recognitions for outstanding performance."
"His recognitions in the field of science made him a prominent figure."
"The recognitions she gained throughout her career were well-deserved."
"The actor's outstanding performance earned him critical recognitions."
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Word Game Points

Is RECOGNITIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recognitions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECOGNITIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is RECOGNITIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recognitions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECOGNITIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is RECOGNITIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recognitions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECOGNITIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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