Definitions
1.nounThe act of acknowledging
2.nounThe act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
3.nounA reward or other expression or token of gratitude.
4.nounAn expression of gratitude for a benefit or an obligation."the acknowledgment of a favor"
5.nounA message from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood."the acknowledgment of a wedding invitation"
6.nounA response (ACK) sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission (See Wikipedia article on transmission).
7.nounA recognition as genuine or valid; an avowing or admission in legal form."acknowledgment of a deed"
8.nounThe act of a person admitting a child as their own.
9.nounA formal statement or document recognizing the fulfillment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.