Recognition

usgb/ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/
noun

The act of identifying or acknowledging someone or something.

My forgetfulness often prevents me from achieving quick recognition of old friends.
Visual representation of "recognition" - The act of identifying or acknowledging someone or something

Often appears as...

  • recognition of rights
  • recognition of an individual
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Social Context

Use when you suddenly realize who someone is or remember something.

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It took me a moment, but then I had a flash of recognition.
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Not Just Visual

Recognition can be through any senses, like recognizing a voice on the phone.

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I heard laughter and, with instant recognition, knew it was my brother.
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