recognition vs recognize

recognition is a noun but recognize is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
recognition	Yes	No	No	No
recognize	No	No	Yes	No

recognition (noun)	recognize (noun)
designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body
the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering
an acceptance (as of a claim) as true and valid
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
approval
the explicit and formal acknowledgement of a government or of the national independence of a country
(biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

recognition (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)