Meaning

• The act of acknowledging

• The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.

• A reward or other expression or token of gratitude.

• An expression of gratitude for a benefit or an obligation.

  "the acknowledgment of a favor"

• A message from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood.

  "the acknowledgment of a wedding invitation"

• A response (ACK) sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission (See Wikipedia article on transmission).

• A recognition as genuine or valid; an avowing or admission in legal form.

  "acknowledgment of a deed"

• The act of a person admitting a child as their own.

• A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfillment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.