Definition & Meaning of "recognize"

to acknowledge or accept someone or something as having a certain status or position

to completely understand, acknowledge, or become aware of the existence, validity, or importance of something

to identify someone or something based on a distinguishing feature, like appearance or voice

to officially express gratitude or appreciation of someone's deeds or achievements

to identify or greet someone you know, especially when you meet them unexpectedly

to officially record a transaction as happening in a specific time frame

to detect or respond to a specific substance, such as an antigen