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acknowledgment-focused

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/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt ˈfoʊkəst/

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/əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt ˈfəʊkəst/

concentrated recognition

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acknowledgment-focused' originates from the English word 'acknowledgment' combined with 'focused', where 'acknowledgment' means 'recognition' and 'focused' means 'concentrated'.

Historical Evolution

'acknowledgment' comes from the Middle English 'aknowlegement', and 'focused' from the Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'acknowledgment' meant 'recognition of a fact', and 'focused' meant 'concentrated on a point'. Together, they evolved to mean 'concentrated on recognizing others'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on recognizing or appreciating the contributions or presence of others.

The manager's acknowledgment-focused approach boosted team morale.

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Last updated: 2025/02/16 21:33