recognizer

/ˈrɛɡnɪtaɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that recognizes something, especially a device or system that identifies patterns or objects.

“The computer’s image recognizer was able to accurately identify the faces in the photos.”

2. noun

A person or thing that acknowledges or accepts something.

“The judge was a fair recognizer of the defendant’s remorse.”

3. verb

To acknowledge or accept something as valid or true.

“The scientists recognized the importance of their discovery.”

4. verb

To identify or classify something as belonging to a particular category.

“The teacher recognized the student’s exceptional talent.”

Synonyms

  • classifier
  • identifier

Antonyms

  • denier
  • ignorer