Word
recognized
Phoneticsrec·og·nized, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/
UK spelling · recognised
Definitions
01to identify from memory
A2 · Elementary
v. to know who someone is or what something is because you have seen or heard them before.
v. to identify a person or thing from previous encounter or knowledge.
“I recognized my old school friend immediately, even though we hadn't met in years.”
“The witness recognized the suspect from a photograph shown during the initial police investigation, despite the passage of several months since the incident.”
02to officially accept
B1 · Intermediate
v. to officially accept that something is real, true, or legal.
v. to acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of something in an official capacity.
“The government finally recognized the small island as an independent country.”
“The university recognized the professional qualifications obtained abroad, allowing the candidate to bypass several introductory modules in the master's programme.”
Synonyms
03to show appreciation
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to give someone praise or an award for the good work they have done.
v. to show official appreciation or reward for a person's contribution or achievement.
“She was recognized for her thirty years of service to the local hospital.”
“The committee recognized his groundbreaking research in molecular biology by awarding him the prestigious annual science prize.”
04widely known or respected
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. known by many people or officially respected as being good or important.
adj. widely known, acknowledged, or respected for a particular quality or achievement.
“He is a recognized expert in the field of ancient history.”
“As a recognized authority on international maritime law, her testimony was considered pivotal to the outcome of the tribunal.”
Synonyms
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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