recognize vs recognition

recognize is not a noun while recognition is a noun.

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

recognize (noun)	recognition (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

recognize (verb)	recognition (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)