Recognition synonyms | Best 66 synonyms for recognition

The act of recognizing

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(cognition) That which is detected by the five senses; not necessarily understood (imagine looking through fog, trying to understand if you see a small dog or a cat); also that which is detected within consciousness as a thought, intuition, deduction, etc.

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remembrance

Something serving to celebrate or honor the memory of a person or event; a memorial.

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renown

(Obs.) Report or rumor

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credit

Recognition or approval for an act, ability, or quality:

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regard

A particular point or aspect; respect:

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token of appreciation

Tangible evidence of recognition, sense 1

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participation (related)

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identification

The definition of identification is the document with your picture and personal information.

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recollection

The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance

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recall

A removal of a public official from office by means of a popular vote to prematurely end his or her term of service.

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recognizing

The act of recognizing

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mental recurrence

The act of recognizing

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verification

A sworn statement attesting that a pleading is true to the best of one's knowledge.

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appreciation

A rise in value or price, especially over time.

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perceiving

The act by which something is perceived.

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apprehending

An act by which something is apprehended.

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acknowledging

The act of recognizing

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noticing

The act by which something is noticed.

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reidentification

Identifying again or as something else.

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cognizance

Conscious knowledge or recognition; awareness.

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acceptance

(Business, finance) An assent and engagement by the person on whom a bill of exchange is drawn, to pay it when due according to the terms of the acceptance.

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cognoscible

(Rare) That can be known or perceived; cognizable

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received

Generally accepted as correct or true

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recognitive

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recognitory

Pertaining to, or connected with, recognition.

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recognizable

Able to be recognized.

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recognized

Notable; distinguished; honored.

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apperception

The process of understanding by which newly observed qualities of an object are related to past experience.

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awareness

The state or quality of being aware of something

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discernment

The power of discerning; keen perception or judgment; insight; acumen

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identifiability

(Uncountable) The quality of being identifiable.

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recognizability

(Uncountable) The quality of being recognizable.

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salutation

Greetings indicating respect and affection; regards.

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disclaimer (antonym)

A refusal to accept responsibility; disavowal

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dishonor (antonym)

State of shame; disgrace; ignominy

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abuse (antonym)

Insulting or hurtful language, especially when used to threaten or demoralize:

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ignorance (antonym)

The definition of ignorance is being unaware, uneducated or unknowledgeable.

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forgetfulness (antonym)

The quality of being forgetful; proneness to let slip from the mind.

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realisation

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

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acknowledgement

(UK, law) A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfilment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.

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recognise (related)

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understanding (related)

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legitimacy (related)

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achievement (related)

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respect (related)

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remembering

The act by which something is remembered.

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greeting

The act or words of a person who greets; salutation; welcome

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verifying

The act of recognizing

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memory

All that a person can remember:

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honor

Special distinction or credit given to students, esp. at commencement, for high academic achievement

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accredited

Given official approval after meeting certain standards, as an accredited university; or as disease free cattle.

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authorized

Given authority

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cognizable

(Law) Capable of being tried before a particular court.

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cognoscitive

Having the power of knowing

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gratitude

The state of being grateful; thankfulness.

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knowledge (related)

Familiarity, awareness, or understanding gained through experience or study:

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autonomy (related)

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realization

The result of an artistic effort.

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acknowledgment

The recognition of a fact or the existence of an obligation and the acceptance of the accompanying legal responsibility. For example, a putative father may acknowledge a child as his during a paternity proceeding.

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notice

The act of noting or observing; perception or attention:

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attention

The act of dealing with something or someone; treatment:

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recalling

The act by which something is recalled.

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admission