something said or done to inform another that his statement or actionhas been noted, understood and received. "Very good," "Okay," and other such phrases are intended to inform another who has spoken or acted that his statement or actionhas been accepted. An acknowledgment also tends to confirm that the statement has been made or the actionhas been done and s o brings about a condition not only of communication but of reality between two or more people. Applause at a theater is an acknowledgment of the actor or act plus approval. Acknowledgment itself does not necessarily imply an approval or disapproval or any other thing beyond the knowledge that an action or a statement has been observed and is received. —Freedom Congress Glossary (Final approval 5-9-90)