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Acknowledging

adj, noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That acknowledges, in various sense; (especially) that notices or recognises someone or something.
  2. 2
    Expressing esteem or gratitude. obsolete, specifically

    "Miss Buddulph's answer […] is not a bad one, although you perhaps may think it too acknowledging for the female character."

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of acknowledging something. archaic
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of acknowledg form-of, gerund, participle, present
  2. 2
    present participle and gerund of acknowledge form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From acknowledge + -ing.

Etymology 2

From acknowledge + -ing.

Etymology 3

From acknowledge + -ing.

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