American spelling vs recognize

American spelling is a noun but recognize is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
American spelling	Yes	No	No	No
recognize	No	No	Yes	No

American spelling (noun)	recognize (noun)
English orthography used in the United States (characterized by 'analyze', 'center', 'usable')

American spelling (verb)	recognize (verb)
	perceive to be the same
	be fully aware or cognizant of
	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
	express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
	express greetings upon meeting someone
	detect with the senses
	grant credentials to
	show approval or appreciation of
	exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)