Meaning of the word acknowledgement in English

What does acknowledgement mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

acknowledgement

UK /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

Noun

1.

acceptance of the truth or existence of something.

Example:
there was no acknowledgment of the family's trauma
Antonym:
2.

an author's or publisher's statement of indebtedness to others, typically one printed at the beginning of a book.

Example:
the reproduction on page 50 wasn't mentioned in the acknowledgements