Preface vs. Acknowledgement

Preface vs. Acknowledgement — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Preface and Acknowledgement

Prefacenoun

The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.

The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field.

Acknowledgementnoun

alternative spelling of acknowledgment

Prefacenoun

An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.

Acknowledgementnoun

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged;

the partners were delighted with the recognition of their workshe seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own

Prefacenoun

(Roman Catholic) The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.

Acknowledgementnoun

a statement acknowledging something or someone;

she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgmentthe preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her
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Prefaceverb

(transitive) To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).

Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well.

Prefaceverb

(transitive) To give a preface to.

to preface a book

Prefacenoun

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

Prefaceverb

furnish with a preface or introduction;

She always precedes her lectures with a jokeHe prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution