1. acknowledgment or appreciation of someone’s achievements or contributions
Usage: plural of recognition
2. instances of identifying someone or something as having been encountered before
Usage: plural of recognition
3. formal acknowledgments of the existence, validity, or legality of something
Usage: plural of recognition; often used in diplomatic or legal contexts

Examples

• The ceremony included recognitions for outstanding teachers.
• She received multiple recognitions for her volunteer work.
• The software uses facial recognitions to identify users.
• Voice recognitions have improved dramatically with new technology.
• The treaty included mutual recognitions of sovereignty.
• Several countries withdrew their recognitions of the regime.
• The awards ceremony featured recognitions in various categories.