acknowledgement

English Thesaurus

1. a statement acknowledging something or someone (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	content, message, subject matter, substance,
definition	:	what a communication that is about something is about (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	credits,
definition	:	a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film) (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	receipt,
definition	:	an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	farewell, word of farewell,
definition	:	an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	greeting, salutation,
definition	:	(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	aloha, ciao,
definition	:	an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	handclasp, handshake, handshaking, shake,
definition	:	grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	apology,
definition	:	an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	mea culpa,
definition	:	an acknowledgment of your error or guilt (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	commiseration, condolence,
definition	:	an expression of sympathy with another's grief (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	declination, regrets,
definition	:	a polite refusal of an invitation (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	admission,
definition	:	an acknowledgment of the truth of something (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	thanks,
definition	:	an acknowledgment of appreciation (noun.communication)

2. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged (noun.state)

hypernym	:	acceptance,
definition	:	the state of being acceptable and accepted (noun.state)

attribute	:	acknowledged,
definition	:	recognized or made known or admitted (adj.all)

attribute	:	unacknowledged,
definition	:	not recognized or admitted (adj.all)

3. a statement acknowledging something or someone (noun.communication)

derivation	:	acknowledge, know, recognise, recognize,
definition	:	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	acknowledge, recognise, recognize,
definition	:	express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for (verb.communication)

derivation	:	acknowledge, notice,
definition	:	express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with (verb.communication)

4. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged (noun.state)

derivation	:	acknowledge, know, recognise, recognize,
definition	:	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	acknowledge, admit,
definition	:	declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of (verb.communication)

5. a statement acknowledging something or someone (noun.communication)

derivation	:	acknowledge, know, recognise, recognize,
definition	:	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	acknowledge, recognise, recognize,
definition	:	express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for (verb.communication)

derivation	:	acknowledge, notice,
definition	:	express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with (verb.communication)

6. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged (noun.state)

derivation	:	acknowledge, know, recognise, recognize,
definition	:	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	acknowledge, admit,
definition	:	declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of (verb.communication)