to know what sth is when you see it or remember who sb is 认识；认出；辨别出◆Not everyone recognizes a clever idea when they see it. 遇上好主意，不是每个人都能看得出来的。◆The logo is becoming a nationally recognized brand. 这个标识正成为一个全国家喻户晓的品牌。
(often be recognized) to praise and reward people for the work that they do; to think of sb/sth as good or important 赞赏；赏识；认可；公认◆Every team member is recognized for their efforts. 每一位团队成员的努力都得到了认可。◆Hirshberg is recognized as a truly great designer. 赫什伯格获公认为一位真正伟大的设计师。
to accept sth officially （正式）接受，承认◆The company refused to recognize the union. 这家公司拒绝承认这个工会。◆recognized qualifications 获得承认的资格
() to put a particular figure on sth or to show sth in a particular way in a set of financial records （账面）确认◆Barnes and Noble recognized a pre-tax gain of $22.4 m. 巴诺书店确认有 2 240 万元的税前收入。
if a machine recognizes sb/sth, it identifies them and reacts in the correct way （机器）识别◆The new CD players can recognize a variety of formats. 新的 CD 机可以识别多种不同的制式。