1. identifying someone or something from having encountered them before
Usage: present participle of recognize
2. acknowledging the existence, validity, or legality of something
Usage: present participle of recognize
3. showing appreciation for someone’s achievements or service
Usage: present participle of recognize

Examples

• She had trouble recognizing her old friend after so many years.
• The teacher is recognizing each student’s hard work with certificates.
• He’s slowly recognizing that he made a mistake.
• The government is recognizing the new trade agreement.
• I’m recognizing patterns in the data that weren’t obvious before.
• The company is recognizing her contributions with a promotion.
• Are you recognizing any of these faces in the photograph?