acknowledgment

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Synonyms: acknowledgement, acknowledgments

Antonyms: acknowledgement, acknowledgments

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Noun

1. The act of [[acknowledge|acknowledging]]
2. The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
3. A [[reward]] or other expression or [[token]] of [[gratitude]].
4. An expression of [[gratitude]] for a benefit or an obligation.
5. A [[message]] from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood.
6. {{lb|en|telecommunications|computing|networking}} A [[response]] ([[ACK]]) sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission (See Wikipedia article on [[w:transmission (telecommunications)|transmission]]).
7. A recognition as genuine or valid; an avowing or admission in legal form.
8. {{lb|en|legal}} The act of a person admitting a child as their own.
9. {{lb|en|legal}} A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfillment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.

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