(also acknowledgment) noun
1 [sing.,U] an act of accepting that sth exists or is true, or that sth is there:
This report is an acknowledgement of the size of the problem. * She gave me a smile of acknowledgement (= showed that she had seen and recognized me). * There is acknowledgement on his part that he was to blame.
2 [C,U] an act or a statement expressing thanks to sb; something that is given to sb as thanks:
I was sent a free copy in acknowledgement of my contribution. * The flowers were a small acknowledgement of your kindness.
3 [C] a letter saying that sth has been received:
I didn't receive an acknowledgement of my application.
4 [C,usually pl.] a statement, especially at the beginning of a book, in which the writer expresses thanks to the people who have helped:
a page of acknowledgements
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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