Answer: recognizing

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