1. The state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
2. A statement acknowledging something or someone

1. A statement acknowledging something or someone; SYN. acknowledgement.
2. An entry in a book or other publication acknowledging the assistance of other persons; SYN. acknowledgement.

ETYM French gratitude, Late Lat. gratitudo, from gratus agreeable, grateful. Related to Grate.
A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.

ETYM Latin recognitio: cf. French recognition. Related to Recognizance.
1. Approval; SYN. credit.
2. The process of recognizing something or someone by remembering; SYN. identification.
3. The state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged; SYN. acknowledgment, acknowledgement.

The act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy).
Military survey of country, disposition of forces, etc.; act of spying out land.