Definitions
1.verbTo match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing."I recognised his face immediately."
2.verbTo acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration."The US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognize Kosovo on Monday."
3.verb(or with clause) To acknowledge or consider (as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property)."I recognize that my behaviour has been unacceptable."
4.verbTo realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.
5.verbTo show formal appreciation of, as with an award, commendation etc."His services were recognized in a testimonial."
6.verbTo review; to examine again.
7.verbTo reconnoiter.
8.verbTo have the property to bind to specific antigens.