recognized
/ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/
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Meaning · English
Notable; distinguished; honored.
AdjectiveRegister: US
Examples
‘I understand that the district was considered a sort of sanctuary,’ the Chief was saying. ‘[…] They tell me there was a recognized swag market down here.’
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “recognized” mean?
Notable; distinguished; honored.
Is “recognized” formal or informal?
recognized is generally US.