acknowledgment meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

acknowledgment

noun

UK /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ · US /əkˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ.mənt/

Etymology From acknowledge + -ment.

9 senses

The act of acknowledging

The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.

A reward or other expression or token of gratitude.

An expression of gratitude for a benefit or an obligation.

A message from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood.

Communications, Computing, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Networking, Physical sciences, Sciences, Telecommunications A response (ACK) sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission (See Wikipedia article on transmission).

A recognition as genuine or valid; an avowing or admission in legal form.

acknowledgment of a deed
This is conveniently done by means of a written instrument, called a bill of exchange, which is, in fact, a transferable order by a creditor upon his debtor, and when accepted by the debtor, that is, authenticated by his signature, becomes an acknowledgment of debt.1871, John Stuart Mill, Principles of Political Economy, p. 41:

Law The act of a person admitting a child as their own.

Law A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfillment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.

Synonyms: confession, concession, recognition, admission, avowal, recognizance, ACK
Derived terms: land acknowledgment, nonacknowledgment, unacknowledgment