Acknowledgement Meaning in English
word
ækˈnɑɫɪdʒmənt
ak-NAH-lij-muhnt
ɐknˈɒlɪdʒmənt
uk-NOL-ij-muhnt
Definition
A statement or action that shows you have noticed, recognized, or accepted something; can also mean confirming receipt of something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used formally in business or legal contexts ("acknowledgement of receipt"). Can refer to recognizing someone’s contribution or to a written statement confirming something. Spelling varies: "acknowledgment" (US), "acknowledgement" (UK).
Spanish: reconocimiento - acuse de reciboPortuguese (BR): reconhecimento - confirmação de recebimentoPortuguese (PT): reconhecimento - confirmação de receçãoChinese (Simplified): 确认 - 承认Chinese (Traditional): 確認 - 承認Hindi: स्वीकार्यता - पुष्टिArabic: اعتراف - إشعار بالاستلامBengali: স্বীকৃতি - গ্রহণের প্রমাণপত্রRussian: признание - подтверждение полученияJapanese: 承認 - 受領通知Vietnamese: sự công nhận - thông báo xác nhậnKorean: 인정 - 수령 확인Turkish: kabul - alındı belgesiUrdu: تسلیمِ اعتراف - رسیدIndonesian: pengakuan - tanda terima
Example Sentences
He gave an acknowledgement of her hard work.
basic
Please send an acknowledgement when you receive the package.
basic
The company sent an acknowledgement of my application.
basic
A simple acknowledgement can make someone feel appreciated.
natural
Did you get an acknowledgement from the client yet?
natural
The award is an acknowledgement of his years of dedication.
natural