acknowledging adjective 2noun 1forms 3 adjective2 •That acknowledges, in various sense; (especially) that notices or recognises someone or something. •(no longer used) Expressing esteem or gratitude.Miss Buddulph's answer […] is not a bad one, although you perhaps may think it too acknowledging for the female character. — 1748 noun1 •The act of acknowledging something. formsacknowledgings · more acknowledging · most acknowledging