simple past tense and past participle of recognize
"The teacher recognized that the student had forgotten their homework before the bell rang."
In plain English: To recognize something means to identify it as being familiar or known from before.
"The teacher recognized his voice immediately from the phone call."
generally approved or compelling recognition
"several accepted techniques for treating the condition"
"his recognized superiority in this kind of work"
Notable; distinguished; honored.
"After decades of groundbreaking research, she was finally recognized as a leading expert in her field."
In plain English: Recognized means something is officially accepted or well-known by many people.
"The familiar face was recognized by everyone in the room."
Usage: Use recognized to describe someone who has gained widespread fame or official status through their achievements, such as a celebrated artist or an accredited expert. This term emphasizes that the person's reputation is acknowledged by others rather than just being self-proclaimed.
Derived from Old French reconu, recognized comes from Latin recognoscere. Its original meaning was to know again or identify by previous acquaintance.