Acknowledgment

Quick meaning: Acknowledgment is a noun meaning The act of acknowledging.

Meaning

The act of acknowledging.

More Meanings

1. The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
2. A reward or other expression or token of gratitude.
3. An expression of gratitude for a benefit or an obligation.
4. A message from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood.
5. A recognition as genuine or valid; an avowing or admission in legal form.
6. (law) The act of a person admitting a child as their own.
7. (telecommunications, computing, networking) A response (ACK) sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission (See Wikipedia article on transmission).

Example Sentences

acknowledgment of a deed

the acknowledgment of a favor

the acknowledgment of a wedding invitation

This is conveniently done by means of a written instrument, called a bill of exchange, which is, in fact, a transferable order by a creditor upon his debtor, and when accepted by the debtor, that is, authenticated by his signature, becomes an acknowledgment of debt.

Word Forms

• acknowledgments
• acknowledgement

Synonyms for acknowledgment

Depending on context, synonyms include confession, concession, recognition, admission, avowal, recognizance.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include recognition, acknowledgement, acknowledge, acknowledged, acceptance, admission.

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