acknowledgment

Definitions

The act of accepting or admitting the existence, truth, or reality of something.

A gesture, expression, or message that indicates one has noticed or received something.

A statement printed at the beginning or end of a book or paper expressing gratitude for assistance.

Examples

The author included an acknowledgment at the beginning of the book to thank her family for their support.

He nodded in acknowledgment of the difficult situation, signaling that he understood the gravity of the news.

Synonyms

recognition acceptance admission confirmation appreciation concession validation

Antonyms

denial rejection disavowal repudiation refusal ignore neglect