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/ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/ · rec·og·nized
verb
- To match something or someone which one currently perceives to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing I recognised his face immediately.
- To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration The US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognize Kosovo on Monday.
- To acknowledge or consider as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property I recognize that my behaviour has been unacceptable.
- To cognize again The doctor recognized the symptoms of the rare disease.
adjective
- Notable; distinguished; honored The recognized expert in the field was invited to give a lecture.
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Did you know? The word 'recognized' has been used in various famous quotes, including Nelson Mandela's statement 'For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others, and to be recognized as a person with dignity.'