1. Verb
To of or admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in; as, to acknowledge the being of a God.
2. Verb
To own or recognize in a particular character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.
3. Verb
To own with gratitude or as a benefit or an obligation; as, to acknowledge a favor, the receipt of a letter.
4. Verb
To own as genuine; to assent to, as a legal instrument, to give it validity; to avow or admit in legal form; as, to acknowledgea deed.
5. Verb
To openly recognise a point or limitation.
To recognise the existence, relevance or validity of a fact, limitation or alternative view.
“The discussion acknowledges uncertainty in the estimates.”
6. Verb
To openly accept that a point or problem exists.
To recognise the existence, validity or importance of a fact, argument or limitation. Useful for fair treatment of limitations and opposing evidence.
“The authors acknowledge that the sample underrepresents part-time workers.”
Useful for fair treatment of limitations and opposing evidence
7. Verb
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept their power and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods"
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