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recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /




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Somaliland has its own currency, passports and army, but has struggled to win international recognition.

From Barron's

It is a legitimate nation whose instability has been exploited by militias, smugglers and regional powers precisely because it lacks recognition.

From The Wall Street Journal

The big breakthrough in recycling technology has been combining vision recognition systems with pneumatic blocks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tougher punishments are also planned for people who drive without insurance or an MOT, as well as people using "ghost" number plates which cannot be read by recognition cameras.

From BBC

Hudson returned to the realm of music with the flawed yet prestigious “Nine,” which showed off her singing chops and drew a SAG Award ensemble nomination, her highest recognition post-“Almost Famous.”

From Los Angeles Times