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recognition

In a workplace, recognition is praise and appreciation that coworkers give someone for that person's work, effort, or achievements.

In plain English

It means positive acknowledgment from people you work with. They are showing that they value what someone has done and the effort or results behind it.

In context

Here, recognition means the praise and appreciation being given to a coworker for their work, effort, or achievements.

Situation
Setting goals, receiving feedback, completing reviews, and discussing performance
What it communicates
names praise given to a coworker in the feedback tool.

Meaning limits

The term itself only names the praise and appreciation, not any guaranteed result that may follow from it.

Examples

“After the project ended, Maya valued the recognition from her teammates, even though it did not change her title or pay.”

Core meaning

“At the staff meeting, Raj received recognition from his coworkers for staying late to finish the monthly report.”

In context

  • acknowledgment Broader Term

    Recognition in this sense is a positive kind of acknowledgment of someone's work or achievements.

  • reward Contrast

    A reward is a benefit or compensation, while recognition is the praise or appreciation itself.