English > acknowledgment: 3 senses > noun 2, communication| Meaning | A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. |
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| Example | "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book" |
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| Synonyms | citation, cite, credit, reference, mention, quotation |
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| Narrower | cross-reference, cross-index | A reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work |
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| photo credit | A note acknowledging the source of a published photograph |
| Broader | note, annotation, notation | A comment or instruction (usually added) |
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| Spanish | cita, mención, referencia, remisión |
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| Catalan | citació, cita, menció, remissió |
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| Verbs | acknowledge | express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with |
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English > acknowledgment: 3 senses > noun 3, communication| Meaning | A statement acknowledging something or someone. |
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| Examples | - "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"
- "the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her"
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| Synonym | acknowledgement |
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| Narrower | admission | An acknowledgment of the truth of something |
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| aloha, ciao | An acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) |
| apology | An expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone |
| condolence, commiseration | An expression of sympathy with another's grief |
| credits | A list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film) |
| declination, regrets | A polite refusal of an invitation |
| farewell, word of farewell | An acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting |
| greeting, salutation | (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) |
| handshake, shake, handshaking, handclasp | grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) |
| mea culpa | An acknowledgment of your error / error or guilt |
| receipt | An acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made |
| thanks | An acknowledgment of appreciation |
| Broader | message, content, subject matter, substance | What a communication that is about something is about |
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| Spanish | gratitud, muestra de agradecimiento, reconocimiento |
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| Catalan | gratitud, reconeixement |
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| Verbs | acknowledge | accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority |
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| acknowledge | express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for |
| acknowledge | express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with |
