acknowledged

[əkˈnɒlɪdʒd]

acknowledged Definition

• 1. recognized as being true or existing
• 2. accepted or admitted as being certain to happen or as described

Using acknowledged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acknowledged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He is an acknowledged expert in his field.

• Example

  The company's financial problems are now acknowledged by everyone.

• Example

  It is acknowledged that the new policy will have some negative effects.

acknowledged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acknowledged

• recognized
• accepted
• approved
• confirmed

Antonyms for acknowledged

• unacknowledged
• denied
• disputed

Phrases with acknowledged

• acknowledged fact

  a fact that is widely recognized and accepted as true

  Example

  It is an acknowledged fact that smoking is bad for your health.

• acknowledged leader

  a person who is widely recognized as a leader in their field or industry

  Example

  She is an acknowledged leader in the field of artificial intelligence.

• acknowledged authority

  a person or organization that is widely recognized as having expertise or knowledge in a particular area

  Example

  The World Health Organization is an acknowledged authority on global health issues.

Origins of acknowledged

from Old English 'oncnawan', meaning 'recognize'

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Summary: acknowledged in Brief

'Acknowledged' [əkˈnɒlɪdʒd] means recognized as true or existing, or accepted as certain to happen. It is often used to describe a person who is widely recognized as an expert or leader in their field, as in 'She is an acknowledged leader in the field of artificial intelligence.' 'Acknowledged' can also be used to describe a fact that is widely accepted as true, as in 'It is an acknowledged fact that smoking is bad for your health.'