recognition-focused
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/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən ˈfoʊkəst/
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/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən ˈfəʊkəst/
centered on acknowledgment
Etymology
'recognition-focused' originates from the combination of 'recognition' and 'focused', where 'recognition' comes from Latin 'recognitio', meaning 'acknowledgment', and 'focused' from Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'center'.
'Recognition' evolved from the Latin 'recognitio' through Old French 'reconnaissance', while 'focused' came from Latin 'focus', transforming through Middle English 'focussed'.
Initially, 'recognition' meant 'acknowledgment', and 'focused' meant 'centered'. The combined term 'recognition-focused' retains the core meaning of being centered on acknowledgment.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concentrated on or giving priority to the act of recognizing or acknowledging something or someone.
The company adopted a recognition-focused approach to improve employee morale.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 18:06