Answer: recognition

AnswerCrossword Clue
recognitionIdentification of a thing or person from previous encounters or knowledge
recognitionThe action or process of recognizing or being recognized, in particular
recognitionAcknowledgment of something's existence, validity, or legality
recognitionFormal acknowledgment by a country that another political entity fulfills the conditions of statehood and is eligible to be dealt with as a member of the international community
recognitionAppreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability
recognitionthe act of recognising