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Recognise vs. Recognize

Recognise

/ˈrekəgnaɪz/

To identify someone or something as already known

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Recognize

/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

To identify someone or something from having encountered them before; to acknowledge the existence or validity of.

Examples:

I recognize him from school.You must recognize her amazing talent.

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Ways to tell them apart:

Recognize is the American English spelling, while recognise is the British English version.
Both versions have the same meaning and pronunciation.
If youre writing for an American audience, use recognize'.
For a British or Commonwealth audience, recognise is preferred.
Some Canadian publications may use either spelling, but consistency is key in a single document.

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