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recognising of
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase 'recognising of' is not correct in written English.
You can use the phrase 'recognizing' instead. For example: I deeply appreciate your recognizing of my hard work.
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Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
I have also disclosed through all of the requirements of the government, every asset which I own, fairly and honestly, recognising, of course, not to do so would be not only wrong but illegal and criminal".
News & Media
The trade-off here would need to include limiting the enrichment programme to the 3-5% enriched uranium relevant to the production of fuel for power reactors; recognising, of course, that Iran has already enriched to 20% and this has contributed significantly to widespread concern over intentions in the weapons area, where around 90% is required.
News & Media
The stepwise multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that recognising of the added value of an expert PD physiotherapist was the most important predictor for the search for physiotherapists' CPI (Table 4).
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
Is it adequately recognised of today's immigrants and refugees?
News & Media
I recognise, of course, in these difficult times, how people will feel about this".
News & Media
We recognise, of course, that students have concerns about getting value for money from their degree.
News & Media
"They could have been taken in another century, so little can we recognise of our contemporary world".
News & Media
Then he saw the military camps in Wiltshire, and "I recognised, of course, that I was completely unsuited to it".
News & Media
No subspecies have been recognised of either Crex crake.
Wiki
This is not a question of blame, but of recognising the importance of other factors.
News & Media
This is a fun way of recognising the letters of the alphabet and recognising the spellings of simple words.
Wiki
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "recognizing" or "recognition of" instead of "recognising of" to ensure grammatical correctness. This applies to all contexts, formal or informal.
Common error
Avoid using "recognising of". Instead, choose the correct verb form "recognizing" or rephrase using the noun form "recognition of" to maintain grammatical accuracy.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "recognising of" functions incorrectly as a gerund phrase intended to act as a noun. As Ludwig AI pointed out, the standard and grammatically correct form is either "recognition of" (using the noun) or "recognizing" followed by the object of recognition.
Frequent in
News & Media
33%
Science
33%
Wiki
33%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Academia
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "recognising of" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. As Ludwig AI indicates, the proper alternatives include using "recognition of" (noun form) or the verb "recognizing". Although some instances appear in news and media, science and wiki articles, these are likely errors rather than accepted usage. For clear and effective communication, especially in formal settings, it is best to use the grammatically correct alternatives.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
recognizing
This is a direct correction of the spelling, using the American English form of the verb.
recognition of
Changes the verb form to a noun, providing a grammatically correct alternative.
realizing
Focuses on the aspect of becoming aware or understanding something.
acknowledging
Emphasizes the act of admitting or accepting something's existence or truth.
understanding
Highlights the comprehension or grasp of a concept or situation.
appreciating
Stresses the act of valuing or being grateful for something.
perceiving
Focuses on the act of becoming aware through the senses.
being aware of
Highlights the state of consciousness and knowledge about something.
taking cognizance of
A more formal way of expressing awareness or acknowledgement.
registering
Implies a more passive form of recognition, like a sensory input.
FAQs
What is the correct way to write "recognising of"?
The correct way to write it is "recognition of". Alternatively, you can use the verb form "recognizing" followed by the object of recognition.
Is "recognising of" grammatically correct?
No, "recognising of" is not grammatically correct in standard English. The correct form is "recognition of".
What can I say instead of "recognising of"?
You can use alternatives such as "realizing", "acknowledging", or "understanding of" depending on the context.
What's the difference between "recognising of" and "recognition of"?
"Recognising of" is grammatically incorrect. "Recognition of" is the correct noun form, indicating the act of recognizing something.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested