A facial recognition system is a technology capable of matching a human face from a digital image against a database of faces.
I recognized her right away even though we have not seen each other in 30 years.
Only a few countries recognize Taiwan as an independent country.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
recognize (verb)transitive verb
1.
to acknowledge formally as
a) to admit as being lord or sovereign
b) to admit as being of a particular status
c) to admit as being one entitled to be heard give the floor to
d) to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of
2.
to acknowledge or take notice of in some definite way as
a) to acknowledge with a show of appreciation - recognize an act of bravery with the award of a medal
b) to acknowledge acquaintance with - recognize a neighbor with a nod
3.
a) to perceive to be something or someone previously known - recognized the word
b) to perceive clearly - realize
