recognized

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

generally approved or compelling recognition“several accepted techniques for treating the condition”“his recognized superiority in this kind of work”Synonyms: accepted recognised
provided with a secure reputation“a recognized authority”Synonyms: recognised

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Recognize \Rec"og*nize\ (r[e^]k"[o^]g*n[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Recognized (r[e^]k"[o^]g*n[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. Recognizing (r[e^]k"[o^]g*n[imac]`z[i^]ng).] [From Recognizance; see Cognition, and cf. Reconnoiter.] [Written also recognise.]

1.To know again; to perceive the identity of, with a person or thing previously known; to recover or recall knowledge of. [1913 Webster]

Speak, vassal; recognize thy sovereign queen.— Harte.[1913 Webster]

2.To avow knowledge of; to allow that one knows; to consent to admit, hold, or the like; to admit with a formal acknowledgment; as, to recognize an obligation; to recognize a consul. [1913 Webster]

3.To acknowledge acquaintance with, as by salutation, bowing, or the like. [1913 Webster]

4.To show appreciation of; as, to recognize services by a testimonial. [1913 Webster]

5.To review; to reexamine. [Obs.] --South. [1913 Webster]

6.To reconnoiter. [Obs.] --R. Monro. [1913 Webster]

Syn: To acknowledge; avow; confess; own; allow; concede. See Acknowledge. [1913 Webster]

established \established\ adj.

1.brought about or set up or accepted; especially long and widely accepted; as, distrust of established authority; a team established as a member of a major league; enjoyed his prestige as an established writer; an established precedent; the established Church. Contrasted with unestablished. [Narrower terms: entrenched; implanted, planted, rooted; official; recognized] [WordNet 1.5]

2.securely established; as, an established reputation.

Syn: firm. [WordNet 1.5]

3.settled securely and unconditionally.

Syn: accomplished, effected. [WordNet 1.5]

4.conforming with accepted standards. [WordNet 1.5]

5.shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt; as, the established facts in the case.

Syn: proved. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

6.(Bot.) introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation; -- of plants.

Syn: naturalized. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]