acknowledgment
UK: əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt | US: əkˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt
n. the act of admitting or accepting that something exists or is true
n. recognition of the importance or quality of something
n. a formal declaration or expression of gratitude
The word "acknowledgment" originates from Middle English, combining the prefix "ac-" (a variant of "ad-," meaning "to") with "knowledge," reflecting the act of admitting or recognizing something. The suffix "-ment" transforms the verb into a noun, denoting the result or process of acknowledging. The morpheme "ledge" is derived from Old English "-lǣcan," meaning "to act," reinforcing the action-oriented nature of the word. Over time, "acknowledgment" evolved to encompass both recognition and gratitude, reflecting its dual role in communication.
She nodded in acknowledgment of his help.
The author included an acknowledgment section in the book.
His promotion was an acknowledgment of his hard work.
The email required a read receipt as acknowledgment.
The treaty included an acknowledgment of past conflicts.