This is the 2581st most frequent German word.
anerkannt
Recognized or acknowledged.
The word 'anerkannt' is used here as an adjective to describe the high regard or recognition the scientist has achieved globally.
Der Wissenschaftler ist international anerkannt.
The scientist is internationally recognized.
Here, 'anerkannt' is used as a past participle to indicate that her thesis has been officially or formally approved or accepted.
Ihre Abschlussarbeit wurde von vielen Professoren anerkannt.
Her thesis was acknowledged by many professors.
In this sentence, 'anerkannt' is used as a verb in the narrative past form, showing the action of recognizing or appreciating something.