Definition of Recognition

acknowledgement; identification; awareness

Examples of Recognition in a sentence

The biggest form of gratitude we can extend to the fallen soldiers is our recognition that they gave their lives so that others might live.  

Jeff was given a medal of honor in recognition of the twenty-five years he spent fighting for his country.  

David’s house was destroyed beyond recognition by a massive tornado that touched down only a few miles south of his town.  

Melanie said that it is wrong to show any kind of recognition to illegal aliens who stole over the Mexican border.  

Recognition passed over Ben’s face after the effects of the drug started to wane and he began to process information.  

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