To admit the existence or truth of: The doctors acknowledged that the treatment had not been successful.
Om het bestaan of de waarheid toe te geven van: De artsen erkenden dat de behandeling niet succesvol was geweest.
To express recognition of; make notice of:"When he saw me acknowledge him, he smiled as if we were dear friends"(Angela Patrinos). To express gratitude or appreciation for or to: acknowledged the contributions of the volunteers; acknowledged her editor in the preface to the book.
Om erkenning uit te drukken van; kennisgeving doen van:
To report the receipt of (something) to the sender or giver: acknowledge a letter.
Om de ontvangst van (iets) te melden bij de afzender of gever: bevestig een brief.
Law To accept or certify as legally binding: acknowledge a deed of ownership.
Wet Om te accepteren of te certificeren als juridisch bindend: erken een eigendomsakte.