1. expressions of gratitude or recognition, especially in a book or publication
Usage: plural form; commonly found in academic and literary works
2. formal statements accepting the truth or existence of something
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The author’s acknowledgements thanked her family and research assistants.
• I read the acknowledgements to see who helped with the project.
• The book’s acknowledgements section was surprisingly long.
• His acknowledgements of the mistakes helped resolve the conflict.
• The acknowledgements page listed dozens of contributors.
• She wrote heartfelt acknowledgements to her mentors.
• The acknowledgements included thanks to the funding organization.