1. plural of acknowledgment; statements or expressions of recognition, gratitude, or admission
Usage: Most commonly used in the plural form; Often appears in the front or back matter of books, academic papers, or presentations
2. written or printed section in a book where the author thanks people who helped with the work
Usage: Typically found at the beginning or end of a book

Examples

• The author included acknowledgments thanking her editor and research team.
• In the acknowledgments section, he credited all the people who contributed to the project.
• The acknowledgments of the study listed the funding sources and collaborators.
• She read through the acknowledgments to see if her name was mentioned.
• The book's acknowledgments revealed how many people had worked behind the scenes.
• Acknowledgments of past mistakes are an important part of moving forward.
• The company issued acknowledgments of the safety concerns raised by employees.