Answer: recognised

AnswerCrossword Clue
recognisedOfficially regard (a qualification) as valid or proper
recognisedIdentify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again
recognisedShow official appreciation of; reward formally
recognisedAcknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of
recognised(of a person presiding at a meeting or debate) Call on (someone) to speak
recognisedIdentify from knowledge of appearance or character
recognisedGrant diplomatic recognition to (a country or government)
recognisedRECOGNISE, to identify as known or experienced before
recognised(of a computer or other machine) Automatically identify and respond correctly to (a sound, printed character, etc.)