Recognition

11 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Acknowledgement or identification of something or someone previously seen, heard, or encountered. Appreciation or acclaim for achievements or qualities.

“Her contributions to science earned her international recognition and awards.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/

Syllables

rec·og·ni·tion

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Synonyms

acknowledgementidentification appreciation awareness

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Wordle

Contains -TION ending with repeated letters R, E, C, O appearing multiple times

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; the C and G provide good scoring combinations

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