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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Recognize \Rec"og*nize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Recognized}; p. pr & vb n. {Recognizing}.] [From {Recognizance}; see {Cognition}, and cf {Reconnoiter}.] [Written also {recognise}.] 1. To know again to perceive the identity of with a person or thing previously known to recover or recall knowledge of Speak, vassal; recognize thy sovereign queen. --Harte. 2. To avow knowledge of to allow that one knows to consent to admit hold or the like to admit with a formal acknowledgment; as to recognize an obligation; to recognize a consul. 3. To acknowledge acquaintance with as by salutation, bowing, or the like 4. To show appreciation of as to recognize services by a testimonial. 5. To review; to re["e]xamine. [Obs.] --South. 6. To reconnoiter. [Obs.] --R. Monro. Syn: To acknowledge; avow; confess; own allow concede. See {Acknowledge}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: recognized adj 1: generally approved or compelling recognition; "several accepted techniques for treating the condition"; "his recognized superiority in this kind of work" [syn: {accepted}] 2: provided with a secure reputation; "a recognized authority"
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