Preface vs. Acknowledgement

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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 ownPrefacenoun
(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 herADVERTISEMENT
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 bookPrefacenoun
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