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Noun

acknowledgement

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ækˈnɑɫɪdʒmənt/ UK /ɐknˈɒlɪdʒmənt/ ac·knowl·edge·ment UK spelling acknowledgements

n.a statement that you accept something is true or that you recognize someone's effort. You use it to show you have received a message or to give credit.

n.the act of accepting or admitting the truth or existence of something; a formal expression of thanks or recognition. Typically uncountable when referring to the act of receiving; countable when referring to a specific statement of thanks.


SIMPLE

She gave a quick acknowledgement of his help.

CONTEXTUAL

The author included an acknowledgement section to thank the researchers who supported the project.

COMPLEX

His silence served as a tacit acknowledgement of the team's failure to meet the strict deadline.

And there is a private acknowledgement that stories like this can be off putting to voters beyond Reform's no doubt very enthusiastic base.

BBC News· 5 Sept 2026

It was eight days after receiving acknowledgement from the city of Oceanside for his extraordinary contributions to waveriding worldwide.

Smithsonian Magazine· 12 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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