The phrase "acknowledged method" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a method that is recognized or accepted within a particular field or context.
Example: "The research was conducted using an acknowledged method that has been proven effective in previous studies."
Alternatives: "recognized approach" or "accepted technique".
Discrete element method (DEM) is a well acknowledged method for analysing granular materials, such as the fuel pebbles in a pebble bed reactor.
"America using an acknowledged method of torture to combat terrorism, Australia detaining innocent people in cruel, inhumane or degrading circumstances to protect the integrity of its borders".
Using reference examples is an acknowledged method in both architectural education and architectural practice and helps in learning design principles and guiding the design process, as well as for inspiration or even as an explicit solution (Richter 2010).
Finally, when uncertainty of a sample size estimate is acknowledged, methods exist for re-estimating sample size.
NT-proBNP levels determination is by now a universally acknowledged biochemical method of testing cardiac insufficiency.
Currently available commonly acknowledged hormonal method of post-coital contraception was first described by Yuzpe and Lancee [ 6] and Yuzpe et al.[ 7].
He also said he never acknowledged his methods to lawyers because he could not trust them.
I have tried to stop his exciting excursions from the facts in the past, but it is like trying to stop an avalanche". Mr. Lazar acknowledged his methods.
Actually, the acknowledged current methods to estimate the bio-degradability are mainly based on laboratory tests and measurements under controlled conditions, while scarce information are available on the effective transformation of bio-film derivatives in real composting facilities.
Actually, the acknowledged current methods to estimate the bio-degradability are mainly based on laboratory tests and measurements under controlled conditions, through respirometric tests (ASTM D5338-92, ISO/CD14855; ASTM D5209) structural disintegration during fermentation stage and evaluation of the toxicity effects of degradation products [4 6].
As stated in the conclusion of our paper and in the letter of Menzies et al (2014b), the role of heterogeneity in testing needs to be further investigated because it has profound clinical consequences; and as shown by our publication, it quite surprisingly relates to a substantial subset of patients tested by acknowledged diagnostic methods.
