Acknowledgment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ik-ˈnä-lij-mənt/ ac·knowl·edg·ment

Meaning & Definition of Acknowledgment

Acknowledgment (noun)

  1. the act of acknowledging something or someone
  2. recognition or favorable notice of an act or achievement
  3. a thing done or given in recognition of something received

Acknowledgment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed

    "an acknowledgment to the food committee for the delicious refreshments"

    similar: citation, commendation, mention
    related: decoration, medal, ribbon, accolade, award, honor, kudo, prize, tribute, dedication

  2. an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself

    "a surprising acknowledgment that he had been faking his injury in order to scam the insurance company"

    similar: admission, avowal, concession, confession, self-confession
    related: self-accusation, self-betrayal, self-revelation, self-incrimination, self-recrimination, self-reproach, affirmation, assertion, avouchment, claim, confirmation, declaration, insistence, profession, allowance, apology, hand-wringing, betrayal, disclosure, divulgence, giveaway, revelation, announcement, proclamation, pronouncement, blame, fault, responsibility, contriteness, contrition, penitence, regret, remorse, remorsefulness, repentance, rue
    opposite: disavowal, nonadmission
    near: denial, disallowance, disclaimer, recantation, rejection, renouncement, repudiation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Acknowledgment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Acknowledgment:

citation, commendation, mention, admission, avowal, concession, confession, self-confession

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Acknowledgment

Words with the opposite meaning of Acknowledgment:

disavowal, nonadmission

Related Words for Acknowledgment

decoration, medal, ribbon, accolade, award, honor, kudo, prize, tribute, dedication, self-accusation, self-betrayal, self-revelation, self-incrimination, self-recrimination, self-reproach, affirmation, assertion, avouchment, claim, confirmation, declaration, insistence, profession, allowance, apology, hand-wringing, betrayal, disclosure, divulgence

Near Antonyms of Acknowledgment

denial, disallowance, disclaimer, recantation, rejection, renouncement, repudiation

Origin & Etymology of Acknowledgment

acknowledge + -ment

First known use: 1567

Words & Phrases Containing Acknowledgment

land acknowledgment

Frequently Asked Questions about Acknowledgment

What does "Acknowledgment" mean?

"Acknowledgment" means the act of acknowledging something or someone. As a noun, it is defined as: the act of acknowledging something or someone. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Acknowledgment"?

Other words for "Acknowledgment" include citation, commendation, mention, admission, avowal, concession, confession and self-confession. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Acknowledgment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Acknowledgment"?

There are 54 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Acknowledgment". Common alternatives include citation, commendation, mention, admission, avowal, concession, confession and self-confession.

What is the opposite of "Acknowledgment"?

Antonyms of "Acknowledgment" include disavowal and nonadmission. Near antonyms include denial, disallowance, disclaimer and recantation.

How do you use "Acknowledgment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Acknowledgment" in a sentence: "an acknowledgment to the food committee for the delicious refreshments"; "a surprising acknowledgment that he had been faking his injury in order to scam the insurance company".

Is "Acknowledgment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Acknowledgment" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Acknowledgment"?

"Acknowledgment" is pronounced /ik-ˈnä-lij-mənt/ and divided into syllables as ac·knowl·edg·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Acknowledgment"?

"Acknowledgment" comes from acknowledge + -ment. First known use: 1567.