Acknowledgement

What do we mean by acknowledgement?

The act of acknowledging

The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.

A reward or other expression or token of gratitude.

An expression of gratitude for a benefit or an obligation.

A message from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood.

A response (ACK) sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission (See Wikipedia article on transmission).

A recognition as genuine or valid; an avowing or admission in legal form.

The act of a person admitting a child as their own.

A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfillment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.

When you both recognize that you've 1)been wrong about something or 2)have hurt/insulted someone AND want to apologize for said transgression with the convenience of a single world Urban Dictionary

To accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something. Urban Dictionary

To accept that something is true acknowledge something She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. Are you prepared to acknowledge your responsibility? acknowledge that… The government acknowledged that the tax was unfair. acknowledge something to be, have, etc. something It is generally acknowledged to be true. Urban Dictionary

Something senpai will never do. Urban Dictionary

To cheer on somebody or give a helping comment. Urban Dictionary

Someone who without fail will acknowledge those around them in passing. Usually in an office environment. Generally it is perceived as polite at first, but will soon grow tiresome. Urban Dictionary

The act of acknowledging Urban Dictionary

Something done primarily by males who are in the same demographic. A simple nod that a guy that gives to another guy that acknowledges the fact that they are both aware of each other and accept each other's presence. Usually done without any thought going into it, essentially a non-verbal message of acceptance. I have no idea why we do this now that I think about it, it's like some primal need to tell each other that we aren't hostile. Maybe it has to do with alpha males or something, left over monkey shit like arm hair I guess. Urban Dictionary

If you have received a blow job it is referred to as knowledge or brains. The act of the blow job is considered acknowledge, knowledge in the act. Urban Dictionary

The nod of acknowledgement is a standard among guys as a way to let the person know that you see them, without having to resort to using words. Girls will generally not accept the nod of acknowledgement and opt for a wave of the hand and/or a smile, perhaps even accompanied by words. The nod of acknowledgement is a wordless conversation. The only acceptable response to a nod of acknowledgement is another nod. If you speak, you have broken the point of such a gesture. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to acknowledgement:
acknowledgement, acknowledgment, acknowledgements.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word acknowledgement:
ack, receipt, sender, packet, apology, sovereignty, protocols, achievements, contribution, receiver, message, acceptance, recognition, contributions, commitment, debt, client, transmission, protocol, fundamental, messages, importance, signal.

Words that rhyme with acknowledgement:
acknowledgment.

Adjectives that are often used to describe acknowledgement:
grateful, public, special, formal, due, explicit, full, general, open, tacit, official, proper, positive, implicit, negative, written, simple, mutual, frank, mere, clear, brief, widespread, appropriate, final, further, verbal, universal, direct, humble, sufficient, conscious, honest, immediate, silent, belated, polite, legal, generous, suitable, practical, adequate, grudging, overt, sincere, reluctant, slightest, candid, realistic, symbolic, partial, prompt, gracious, respectful, customary, slight, warm, ready, scant, wider, indirect, minimal, graceful.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective acknowledgement:
thanks, support, authors, part, research, work, funding, preparation, number, author, parts, discussions, figures, portions, appreciation, illustrations, assistance, messages, letters, fig, comments, references, permission, studies, figure, fields, tokens, message, editor, acknowledgements, gratitude, contributions, scpr, confirmation, acl, deficiency, supports, date.

Consonant match to acknowledgement:
acknowledgment.

Words that sound like acknowledgement:
acknowledgement, acknowledgment, acknowledgements, acknowledgments, acknowledging, demolishment, accomplishment, allegement, abolishment, small amount.