acknowledgment
US /əkˈnɑː.lɪdʒ.mənt/
UK /əkˈnɑː.lɪdʒ.mənt/
1.
the act of admitting or accepting that something is true or exists
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His silence was taken as an acknowledgment of guilt.
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There was no acknowledgment from him that he had made a mistake.
2.
a statement or gesture made to show that one has received something (e.g., a letter, a gift, or a message)
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Please send an acknowledgment of receipt of this email.
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She gave a slight nod as an acknowledgment of his presence.
3.
a published or public expression of thanks or appreciation
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The book included an acknowledgment section for all contributors.
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He received an acknowledgment for his years of service.