ACKNOWLEDGED Definition & Meaning

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acknowledged

[ak-nol-ijd]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

widely recognized; generally accepted.
an acknowledged authority on Chinese art.

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First recorded in 1760–70; acknowledge + -ed ²

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The Church, which never investigated, acknowledged its response "fell short of today's standards".

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She acknowledged that her spouse has “faced personal challenges in the past.”

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Iranian officials have acknowledged the strikes, but played down their significance.

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On several previous occasions the IDF has acknowledged that its troops opened fire near aid sites.

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The first minister acknowledged Scotland's public services "strain at the seams".

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