Recognizes

/ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

identifies as familiar; acknowledges the existence or validity of something

Etymology

From Old French reconoistre, from Latin recognoscere, from re- 'again' + cognoscere 'learn, get to know'

Kelly Says

Recognition is literally about 'knowing again' - that wonderful moment when your brain connects new information with something already stored in your memory!

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