Word
acknowledgement
Phoneticsac·knowl·edge·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/ækˈnɑɫɪdʒmənt/
UK/ɐknˈɒlɪdʒmənt/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
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.
Examples
“She gave a quick acknowledgement of his help.”
“The author included an acknowledgement section to thank the researchers who supported the project.”
“His silence served as a tacit acknowledgement of the team's failure to meet the strict deadline.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“And there is a private acknowledgement that stories like this can be off putting to voters beyond Reform's no doubt very enthusiastic base.” “It was eight days after receiving acknowledgement from the city of Oceanside for his extraordinary contributions to waveriding worldwide.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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