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Noun
/akˈnälijmənt/,
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acknowledgments, plural; acknowledgements, plural;
  1. Acceptance of the truth or existence of something
    • - there was no acknowledgment of the family's trauma
  2. The action of expressing or displaying gratitude or appreciation for something
    • - he received an award in acknowledgment of his work
  3. The action of showing that one has noticed someone or something
    • - he touched his hat in acknowledgment of the salute
  4. A letter confirming receipt of something
    • - I received an acknowledgment of my application
  5. An author's or publisher's statement of indebtedness to others, typically one printed at the beginning of a book


  1. recognition: the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged; "the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work"; "she seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own"
  2. citation: a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
  3. a statement acknowledging something or someone; "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"; "the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her"
  4. In the creative arts and scientific literature, an acknowledgment (also spelled acknowledgement) is an expression of gratitude for assistance in creating a literary or artistic work.
  5. In law, an acknowledgment is a declaration or avowal of one's own act, to give it legal validity, such as the acknowledgment of a deed before a proper officer. The term also refers to the certificate of the officer attesting such declaration.
  6. The act of acknowledging; admission; avowal; owning; confession; The act of owning or recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition as regards the existence, authority, truth, or genuineness; An award or other expression or token of appreciation; An owning with gratitude of ...
  7. (Acknowledgments) A term for the section, typically in the front of a book, in which an author will recognize or honor those that have played an important part in the completion of the book.
  8. (ACKNOWLEDGMENTS) Faxed on the day your order is entered. If no fax number is available, your acknowledgment will be sent by regular mail. Please check your acknowledgment immediately upon receipt and call us if any specifications need to be changed. ...
  9. (Acknowledgments) An author’s thanks to or recognition of the people who helped him with the current book; may include his agent and editor, friends, consultants, etc.
  10. (Acknowledgments) Here's where you thank all the people who helped you get your book into print. Usually found at the front of the book.
  11. (Acknowledgments) I thank Brent Jewett, Ryan Shultzaberger, Ilya Lyakhov, Jim Ellis, Krishnamachari Annangarachari (Chari), Danielle Needle, Guido De Mey (qubit), Bogdan S. ...
  12. (Acknowledgments) Section of a manuscript sometimes included by authors to recognize/thank the contributions of others who did not qualify for authorship credit. ...
  13. (Acknowledgments) The author would like to express appreciation for the review and comments provided by these Virginia Tech colleagues: Mary Leigh Wolfe, Associate Professor, Biological Systems Engineering; Lori Marsh Extension Specialist and Associate Professor, Biological Systems Engineering; ...
  14. (Acknowledgments) This chapter was reviewed and edited by Kathy Thornburg, Barb Hammerli, and Karla Hughes of the University of Missouri School of Home Economics.
  15. (Acknowledgments) a ‘thank you’ page where an author expresses gratitude for those who have helped bring about his or her book.
  16. (acknowledgments) that express feelings toward the hearer (or the intention that the utterance will meet some social expectations regarding the expression of feelings).
  17. A formal declaration before an authorized official (usually a notary public) by a person who has executed a document, that he did in fact execute (sign) the document.
  18. something said or done to inform another that his statement or action has been noted, understood and received. “Very good,” “okay,” and other such phrases are intended to inform another who has spoken or acted that his statement or action has been accepted. ...
  19. Authentication of a signature on a brokerage document to ensure it is valid and has been sanctioned by an authorized individual. Acknowledgment, for example, is needed when a client wishes to transfer an account from one broker to another.
  20. Formal declaration before a public official (typically a Notary Public) that one has signed a document. Required before recording real estate legal documents, such as a deeds of trust.
  21. means a confirmation of electronic document receipt.
  22. (JP 1-02, NATO) - A message from the addressee informing the originator that his or her communication has been received and is understood. (See also acknowledge.)
  23. The statement of a competent officer, usually a notary public, that the person who has executed an instrument has appeared before him and sworn to the facts of its execution.
  24. Saying, testifying, or assuring that something is true. You can say this out loud or write it down.
  25. A notarization on a legal document attesting to the validity of the signatures affixed hereto.