acknowledgment
The author included an acknowledgment section to thank his colleagues.
Der Autor fügte einen Dankesabschnitt ein, um seinen Kollegen zu danken.
Anerkennung oder Dank für eine Leistung, Hilfe oder einen Beitrag
The scientist received acknowledgment for her groundbreaking research.
Die Wissenschaftlerin erhielt Anerkennung für ihre bahnbrechende Forschung.
The book's acknowledgment page listed all contributors.
Die Dankesseite des Buches führte alle Mitwirkenden auf.
Often used in academic, professional, or literary contexts to formally recognize contributions.
Bestätigung oder Bestätigungsschreiben
The court required an acknowledgment of receipt of the legal documents.
Das Gericht verlangte eine Empfangsbestätigung der rechtlichen Unterlagen.
In legal contexts, refers to a formal statement confirming receipt or understanding.
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Spelling and Usage
Remember that 'acknowledgment' is spelled with one 'e' in American English (acknowledgment) and two 'e's in British English (acknowledgement). The German equivalent 'Anerkennung' is always capitalized as it is a noun.
Goldene Regel
Formal vs. Informal Context
Use 'Anerkennung' for formal contexts like academic or professional settings. For informal thanks, 'Dank' or 'Danke' is more appropriate.
Wortursprung
From Middle English *acknowledgen* (to acknowledge), from Old English *oncnawan* (to recognize), influenced by Middle English *knowlechen* (to acknowledge). The *-ment* suffix denotes the result or action of the verb.
Verwendungshinweise
In German, 'Anerkennung' is the most common translation, but 'Dank' (gratitude) or 'Bestätigung' (confirmation) may be used depending on context. The spelling 'acknowledgement' is also accepted in British English but less common in American English.