acknowledgement
intermediateB2/əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/ · ac-knowl-edge-ment
Acceptance of the truth or existence of something.
Meanings
Acceptance of the truth or existence of something.
کسی چیز کی حقیقت یا وجود کو تسلیم کرنا۔
اعتراف
aitiraaf
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- written acknowledgement
- formal acknowledgement
- acknowledgement of receipt
Example Sentences
Her acknowledgement of my contribution was very encouraging.
اس کا میرے تعاون کا اعتراف کرنا بہت حوصلہ افزا تھا۔
Us ka mere taawun ka aitiraaf karna bohat hosla afza tha.
The company issued a formal acknowledgement of the complaint.
کمپنی نے شکایت کا باقاعدہ اعتراف کیا۔
Company ne shikayat ka baqaiida aitiraaf kiya.
He received an acknowledgement of his application within a week.
اسے ایک ہفتے کے اندر اپنی درخواست کا اعتراف موصول ہوا۔
Usay aik haftay ke andar apni darkhwast ka aitiraaf moosool hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'acknowledged' as 'I acknowledge you' to remember its meaning.
Picture someone raising their hand to acknowledge a greeting.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
گفتگو کا یہی عالم ہے، ہر ایک شخص کو سنو، کس کا کیا اعتراف کروں، کس کو بھول جاؤں؟
Guftagu ka yahi aalam hai, har aik shakhs ko suno, Kis ka kya aitiraaf karun, kis ko bhool jaun?
This is the state of conversation; listen to everyone, Whom should I acknowledge, and whom should I forget?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اعتراف غلطی کا نصف حل ہے.
Aitiraaf ghalti ka nisf hal hai.
Acknowledgment of a mistake is half the solution.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cnāwelīc" — the act of making known
First known use: 14th century
The word 'acknowledgement' evolved from Middle English acknowledging, deriving from the Old English word cnāwelīc. It has been in use since the 14th century.