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Recognition Government Diplomatic Noun Act Recognizing Identifying George

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Recognition is the act of recognizing someone or identifying something when you see it.
George said, 'Ida, how are you?' She frowned for a moment and then recognition dawned. 'George Black. Well, I never.'.
He searched for a sign of recognition on her face, but there was none.
Recognition of something is an understanding and acceptance of it.
The CBI welcomed the Chancellor's recognition of the recession and hoped for a reduction in interest rates.
When a government gives diplomatic recognition to another country, they officially accept that its status is valid .
Some 110 states extended diplomatic recognition to Kosovo after it split from Serbia.
His government did not receive full recognition by Britain until July.
When a person receives recognition for the things that they have done, people acknowledge the value or skill of their work.
At last, her father's work has received popular recognition.
He is an outstanding goalscorer who doesn't get the recognition he deserves.
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