1 [U] the fact that you can identify sb/sth that you see 认出: When I arrived no sign of recognition showed on her face at all. 我到达的时候，从她脸上根本看不出她认得我。

2 [U] [sing] the act of accepting that sth exists, is true or is official 承认；认可

3 [U] a public show of respect for sb's work or actions （对某人工作或行动的）表彰，赞赏: She has received public recognitionfor her services to charity. 她热心慈善事业，深受公众赞赏。Please accept this gift in recognition of the work you have done. 请接受这份表彰你的所为的礼物。