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recognized vs recognised

Both 'recognized' and 'recognised' are correct spellings of the same word. The difference lies in the spelling conventions of American English and British English. 'Recognized' is the preferred spelling in American English, while 'Recognised' is the preferred spelling in British English.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1086 views

recognized

This is a correct spelling in American English.

Use 'recognized' in American English to spell the past tense and past participle of the verb 'recognize'.
  • Especially since you recognized I have great hair.
  • I recognized your friend from our archives.
  • And this is not a recognized global gourmet.
  • Driessen Slot Service recognized security specialist.
  • Certified divers must posses an internationally recognized SCUBA certificate card.
  • Victor said he recognized Jim Gordon.
  • Actually, we both recognized that apologies were unnecessary.
  • We need a place legally recognized by all women.
  • I recognized minister Crailsheim, Professor Gudden, Hesselschwerdt.
  • Gongsin recognized the increasingly massive storage requirements for high-quality video files.
  • The laboratory was internationally recognized for research.
  • I raised my hand and was recognized.
  • The Church has always recognized, appreciated and encouraged cooperatives.
  • Romero was recognized for his achievement.
  • Maca is an ingredient recognized for its energizing and thermogenic properties.
  • Its recognized that anxiety could make any sickness even worse.
  • You learn standard German according to a recognized curriculum.
  • His work was widely recognized only after 1860.
  • This has been recognized long ago when boats Feichtner.
  • I recognized you from your column.

Alternatives:

  • acknowledged
  • identified
  • noticed
  • perceived
  • spotted

recognised

This is a correct spelling in British English.

Use 'recognised' in British English to spell the past tense and past participle of the verb 'recognize'.
  • Terms specifying recognised geological time units.
  • Mrs Bloch von Blottnitz recognised this clearly.
  • The League of Arab States is internationally recognised.
  • The importance of promoting e-inclusion as major European objective was recognised.
  • Consideration paid or received shall be recognised directly in equity.
  • If the financial asset is subsequently impaired, any gain or loss that has been recognised directly in equity is recognised in profit or loss in accordance with paragraph 67.
  • This is the only definition of rural areas internationally recognised.
  • However, I have recognised his talent.
  • I imagine you recognised the singer.
  • Their contribution deserves to be recognised and supported by public policies.
  • The strategy launched in Lisbon recognised their significance in this respect.
  • Ms Malmström recognised the importance of human rights in Iran.
  • Threads shall comply with a recognised international or national standard.
  • The Community recognised Croatia in January 1992.
  • Preferred sources: internationally recognised government or peer-reviewed sources.
  • This arrangement was recognised by Protocol 2.
  • This is the only internationally recognised definition of rural areas.
  • Whiffle is the recognised authority, but he has no answer.
  • I hardly recognised you with clothes on.
  • Same. I recognised you straight away.

Alternatives:

  • acknowledged
  • identified
  • noticed
  • perceived
  • spotted

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