Definition of "acknowledgment" in English

noun

1. The act of acknowledging

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

3. A reward or other expression or token of gratitude.

4. An expression of gratitude for a benefit or an obligation.

   • the acknowledgment of a favor

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

   • the acknowledgment of a wedding invitation

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

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

   • acknowledgment of a deed

8. (law) The act of a person admitting a child as their own.

9. (law) A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfillment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.