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Recognition

Sudden realization of great desire or lust for someone; where such feelings had never been present for that individual before. Much like being struck by "cupid's arrow."

Derivatives and other forms
-Recognition (Noun)
-To recognize (Verb) {can only be used in past tense}
(Recognition)
Grace felt a sudden strong desire for him, and realized it was the call of recognition.

(To recognize)

They two had been friends for a while, and Will had finally recognized her.
by Star_Struck23 February 23, 2010
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Recognition

This is an alternative meaning of the word. With emphasis on the " REE" long 'e'. In this instance it refers to someone who repeats the same questions, conspiracy theories and jokes over and over and over ad nauseum.
Sheila: Randy can't take a hint! I keep telling him I won't come to his house to see his collection if antique Unix terminals but he asks me about it every 5 minutes.
Joe: Sorry Sheila, he means well but he got a mental condition called RECOGNITION. So the same ideas just keep popping up over and over and over.
by ilookmarvlus March 25, 2013
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Recognition

It's when you recog a nition
That's exactly correct. Giving people the recognition they deserve. That's what it's all about man. You're doing it right. Good bait too. I was a little salty. My B.
by Hym Iam April 5, 2022
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Recognition

A two-dicked watermelon.
Wtf? its a recognition!
Yeah man, do something!
I got a gun
(bang)
Ew i got recognition guts all over me
by derpdederpderp February 15, 2009
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ReCOGnition

Saying that there is a block of chocolate in front of you.
There is a RECOGNITION right there.
by ExellentTacos21 April 5, 2026
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Recognition Totem

Wearable articles of clothing, insignia, trinkets or other indicia meant to signify membership in a particular subgroup or subculture.
"On the subway I exchanged a knowing glance with a fellow NRA member. We both wore a lapel pin bearing the classic eagle clutching a rifle. A subtle recognition totem that otherwise doesn't attract much attention."
by DessertEagle June 10, 2015
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Recognition Economy

What happens when the trophy becomes more valuable than what you did to earn it.

A sprawling global industry built around organizing, judging, reporting, and monetizing formal recognition from workplace recognition to the global awards like the Oscars to competitions for things you didn't know existed.

Somewhere between meritocracy and theater, and increasingly hard to tell which.
They launched an award just to have something to nominate themselves for. Peak Recognition Economy.
by Cameron @Recognized April 13, 2026
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