Jason spent days researching and writing a market analysis for his boss. After she read through his report, his boss saw his hard work. She was so impressed that she arranged a meeting with Josh to discuss a promotion.
Which option most effectively replaces the word saw to be more precise?
Acknowledge means 'recognize the quality of'. I think that is what the writer implies saying 'his boss saw his hard work' because the next sentence mentions the possibility of the guy's promotion.