Recognition
noun
The act of identifying or acknowledging someone or something.
My forgetfulness often prevents me from achieving quick recognition of old friends.
Often appears as...
- recognition of rights
- recognition of an individual
noun
The appreciation or acknowledgement of the good quality or value of someone or something.
He received an award in recognition of his bravery.
Often appears as...
- in recognition of
- recognition for contributions
noun
The formal acknowledgement that a country or government exists and is valid.
The US gave formal recognition to the new government.
Often appears as...
- diplomatic recognition
- formal recognition
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The ability of a machine or computer program to identify and respond to images, sounds, or patterns.
Voice recognition software can transcribe spoken words into written text.
Often appears as...
- voice recognition
- facial recognition
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The act of identifying or acknowledging someone or something.
My forgetfulness often prevents me from achieving quick recognition of old friends.
Often appears as...
- recognition of rights
- recognition of an individual
noun
The appreciation or acknowledgement of the good quality or value of someone or something.
He received an award in recognition of his bravery.
Often appears as...
- in recognition of
- recognition for contributions
noun
The formal acknowledgement that a country or government exists and is valid.
The US gave formal recognition to the new government.
Often appears as...
- diplomatic recognition
- formal recognition
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The ability of a machine or computer program to identify and respond to images, sounds, or patterns.
Voice recognition software can transcribe spoken words into written text.
Often appears as...
- voice recognition
- facial recognition
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Social Context
Use when you suddenly realize who someone is or remember something.
It took me a moment, but then I had a flash of recognition.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Visual
Recognition can be through any senses, like recognizing a voice on the phone.
I heard laughter and, with instant recognition, knew it was my brother.
Pro Tip 1/2Social Context
Use when you suddenly realize who someone is or remember something.
It took me a moment, but then I had a flash of recognition.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Visual
Recognition can be through any senses, like recognizing a voice on the phone.
I heard laughter and, with instant recognition, knew it was my brother.
Pro Tip 1/2Social Context
Use when you suddenly realize who someone is or remember something.
It took me a moment, but then I had a flash of recognition.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Visual
Recognition can be through any senses, like recognizing a voice on the phone.
I heard laughter and, with instant recognition, knew it was my brother.
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The pattern behind...
first look at the general face. So you recognize Obama immediately. And then you notice something quite a little bit odd about the eyes and the mouth. Especially when they're upside down, you're engaging that general facial recognition software there. Now I said back in our little thought experiment,
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How visionary leaders...
pronouns we aren't conscious of this stuff but it has a huge influence on how we impact an audience what's exciting and new here is we can use technology like natural language processing phonetic analysis and facial and gesture recognition to make sense of these unconscious signals and give people
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Can machines read your...
Social media companies are considering using algorithms to help prevent suicides by flagging posts that contain specific words or phrases. And emotion recognition software can help treat mental disorders or even provide people with low-cost automated psychotherapy. Despite the potential benefits,
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What if a US presidential...
to inauguration day. But I want to say to you, I will support the winner of a free and fair election no matter which candidate wins, and I will oppose any so-called winner who prevails by twisting the process beyond recognition.
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Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
I'm not against progress. I want the driverless car and the jet pack just like everyone else. But I'm pleading for recognition that with increased wealth and profits has to come greater corporate social responsibility.
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What makes a hero? -...
As a result, the hero claims some treasure, special recognition, or power. Result This can vary between stories. Do the monsters bow down before the hero, or do they chase him as he flees from the special world?
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Chimamanda Ngozi...
without engaging with all of the stories of that place and that person. The consequence of the single story is It robs people of dignity. It makes our recognition of our equal humanity difficult.
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You can grow new brain...
And this is especially new and true for spatial recognition -- so like, how you navigate your way in the city. We are still learning a lot, and neurons are not only important for memory capacity,
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Spotting the World's...
it feels fitting that this is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For me, it's a recognition that abandoned places like this matter to wildlife, but also to us.
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Genius: Aretha Chain of...
in recognition of all you've done the people of the world hereby crown you queen also make sure the world only sees the aretha franklin you want them to
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The pattern behind...
first look at the general face. So you recognize Obama immediately. And then you notice something quite a little bit odd about the eyes and the mouth. Especially when they're upside down, you're engaging that general facial recognition software there. Now I said back in our little thought experiment,
Video examples
How visionary leaders...
pronouns we aren't conscious of this stuff but it has a huge influence on how we impact an audience what's exciting and new here is we can use technology like natural language processing phonetic analysis and facial and gesture recognition to make sense of these unconscious signals and give people
Video examples
Can machines read your...
Social media companies are considering using algorithms to help prevent suicides by flagging posts that contain specific words or phrases. And emotion recognition software can help treat mental disorders or even provide people with low-cost automated psychotherapy. Despite the potential benefits,
Video examples
What if a US presidential...
to inauguration day. But I want to say to you, I will support the winner of a free and fair election no matter which candidate wins, and I will oppose any so-called winner who prevails by twisting the process beyond recognition.
Video examples
Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
I'm not against progress. I want the driverless car and the jet pack just like everyone else. But I'm pleading for recognition that with increased wealth and profits has to come greater corporate social responsibility.
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
As a result, the hero claims some treasure, special recognition, or power. Result This can vary between stories. Do the monsters bow down before the hero, or do they chase him as he flees from the special world?
Video examples
Chimamanda Ngozi...
without engaging with all of the stories of that place and that person. The consequence of the single story is It robs people of dignity. It makes our recognition of our equal humanity difficult.
Video examples
You can grow new brain...
And this is especially new and true for spatial recognition -- so like, how you navigate your way in the city. We are still learning a lot, and neurons are not only important for memory capacity,
Video examples
Spotting the World's...
it feels fitting that this is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For me, it's a recognition that abandoned places like this matter to wildlife, but also to us.
Video examples
Genius: Aretha Chain of...
in recognition of all you've done the people of the world hereby crown you queen also make sure the world only sees the aretha franklin you want them to
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Quote examples
Jodhi May
English Actress
As an actor, I think it's really important to be as anonymous as possible. It's your job to convince people that you are somebody else, and so any recognition I'd get away from the screen - well, it's not something I actively seek. To be honest with you, I'm surprised anybody does.
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Jim Beaver
American Actor
After appearing for eight seasons as a beloved character on 'Supernatural,' it's not surprising that I get most of my recognition on the street from that, and it happens with some frequency. But I'm not a guy who gets recognized often.
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James Levine
American Musician
Women tend to have recognition and peer group support - recognition from friends and family that this has to be a big issue in their lives. They're more comfortable expressing the need for support and receiving it.
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Goldie
British Musician
From where I've come from, I look back at everything, all these people that influenced my life as a kid growing up in a really bad environment, it just makes it all worthwhile in terms of the recognition.
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Yance Ford
American Director
What little return documentary filmmakers get often comes in the form of recognition by their peers and the critics who influence doc audiences around the country.
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Nick Woodman
American Businessman
If I'm a content creator, and I get recognition for my work, that's going to motivate me to spend even more time on my next production and make it even better.
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John McGinn
Scottish Athlete
It's always nice to be getting personal recognition, but I wouldn't be getting it if it wasn't for the help of my team-mates and the backroom staff.
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Hugh Hefner
American Publisher
Creating my own world in a comic or selling my first penny newspaper aged nine was a way of gaining recognition and acceptance by my peers.
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Ileana D'Cruz
Indian Actress
I am being selfish here by saying this, but I believe 'Barfi!' helped me the most. It got me recognition and respect.
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Candace Bushnell
American Writer
You need characters who want things. They want love, they want recognition, they want happiness.
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Jodhi May
English Actress
As an actor, I think it's really important to be as anonymous as possible. It's your job to convince people that you are somebody else, and so any recognition I'd get away from the screen - well, it's not something I actively seek. To be honest with you, I'm surprised anybody does.
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Jim Beaver
American Actor
After appearing for eight seasons as a beloved character on 'Supernatural,' it's not surprising that I get most of my recognition on the street from that, and it happens with some frequency. But I'm not a guy who gets recognized often.
Quote examples
James Levine
American Musician
Women tend to have recognition and peer group support - recognition from friends and family that this has to be a big issue in their lives. They're more comfortable expressing the need for support and receiving it.
Quote examples
Goldie
British Musician
From where I've come from, I look back at everything, all these people that influenced my life as a kid growing up in a really bad environment, it just makes it all worthwhile in terms of the recognition.
Quote examples
Yance Ford
American Director
What little return documentary filmmakers get often comes in the form of recognition by their peers and the critics who influence doc audiences around the country.
Quote examples
Nick Woodman
American Businessman
If I'm a content creator, and I get recognition for my work, that's going to motivate me to spend even more time on my next production and make it even better.
Quote examples
John McGinn
Scottish Athlete
It's always nice to be getting personal recognition, but I wouldn't be getting it if it wasn't for the help of my team-mates and the backroom staff.
Quote examples
Hugh Hefner
American Publisher
Creating my own world in a comic or selling my first penny newspaper aged nine was a way of gaining recognition and acceptance by my peers.
Quote examples
Ileana D'Cruz
Indian Actress
I am being selfish here by saying this, but I believe 'Barfi!' helped me the most. It got me recognition and respect.
Quote examples
Candace Bushnell
American Writer
You need characters who want things. They want love, they want recognition, they want happiness.
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