recognition
noun/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #2,186 most common English word
Meaning
Public praise or acknowledgment of an achievement; the act of recognizing.
Example sentence
She received a trophy in recognition for her outstanding performance.
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