acknowledgement

Universal Words (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