recognized
generally approved or compelling recognition
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,860 of 81,628 words measured. It occurs 36,805 times across 191,625 published chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- generally approved or compelling recognition also: accepted, recognised several accepted techniques for treating the conditionhis recognized superiority in this kind of work
- provided with a secure reputation also: recognised a recognized authority
recognized in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He recognized him at once as one of Cnut's party.
Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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She recognized me who had questioned her, and became frightfully pale.
Ten Tales · François Coppée · Chapter 1
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The absolute necessity of obedience in children he recognized in all its length and breadth.
The Iron Rule · T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur · Chapter 1
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She has recognized the culprit's voice, and will deal with him later in her own fashion.
A Hoosier Chronicle · Meredith Nicholson · Chapter 1
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He crossed to the elevator and stood in front of it until a tiny electroencephalograph inside recognized his distinctive brain-wave pattern.
Ministry of Disturbance · H. Beam Piper · Chapter 1