acknowledgement

Everyday

1. An acknowledgement is admitting or accepting that something is true. tree →
2. An acknowledgement is a message or sign showing that something was received or noticed. tree →
3. Acknowledgements are words of thanks, often at the front or back of a book. tree →

In the lessons

In formal letters: «a letter of acknowledgement». In books: the acknowledgements page thanks helpers. In everyday life a nod or wave can be an acknowledgement. Phrase: «in acknowledgement of» = as thanks for.

Examples

• He nodded in acknowledgement. tree →
• The author thanks her family in the acknowledgements. tree →
• We received an acknowledgement of our order by email. tree →
• The medal was given in acknowledgement of her bravery. tree →
• His acknowledgement of the mistake was honest. tree →
• Read the acknowledgements at the back of the book. tree →

Note

Two spellings: acknowledgement (more UK) and acknowledgment (more US); both are correct. Silent «k». Formal word.