One entry found for
recognition.
Main Entry:
rec·og·ni·tion 
Pronunciation:
rek-ig-
nish-
n,
rek-
g-
Function:
noun
1 : the act of recognizing
2 : acknowledgment of something done or given <got a medal in
recognition of bravery>
3 : formal acknowledgment of the political existence of a government or nation
4 : special attention or notice