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   Ded·i·ca·tion

   /ˌdedəˈkāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose: "his dedication to his duties" Similar commitmentwholeheartednesssingle-mindednessenthusiasmzealapplicationdiligenceindustryassiduityresolveresolutenesspurposefulnessconscientiousnessperseverancepersistencetenacitydoggednessdrivestaying powerbackbonesedulousnesshard workeffortlaborstrivingdevotiondevotednesscommitmentloyaltyfaithfulnessadherenceallegianceconstancystaunchnessOpposite apathylazinessindifference
   • 2. the action of dedicating a church or other building: "the dedication and unveiling was attended by some 5,000 people"
   • ▪ the words with which a book or other artistic work is dedicated: "the hardback edition contained a warm dedication to his wife" Similar inscriptionaddressmessageblessingconsecrationsanctificationhallowingbenedictionOpposite deconsecration

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin dedicatio(n-), from dedicare ‘devote, consecrate’ (see dedicate).

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   The meaning of DEDICATION is an act or rite of dedicating to a divine being or to a sacred use. How to use dedication in a sentence. Did you know?

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   DEDICATION definition: 1. the willingness to give a lot of time and energy to something because it is important: 2. a…. Learn more.

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   the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action. synonyms: allegiance, commitment, loyalty. see more. noun. a message that makes a pledge. synonyms: commitment. see more. noun. a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose.

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   noun. the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated. an inscription or announcement prefixed to a book, piece of music, etc, dedicating it to a person or thing. complete and wholehearted devotion, esp to a career, ideal, etc. a ceremony in which something, such as a church, is dedicated.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondedication noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of dedication noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Dedication definition: The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

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   A dedication is a message which is written at the beginning of a book, or a short announcement which is sometimes made before a play or piece of music is performed, as a sign of affection or respect for someone.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEDICATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated. 2. an inscription or announcement prefixed to a book, piece of music, etc, dedicating it to a person or thing. 3. complete and wholehearted devotion, esp to a career, ideal, etc. 4. a ceremony in which something, such as a church, is dedicated. Collins English Dictionary.

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    1. The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated. 2. A note prefixed to a literary, artistic, or musical composition dedicating it to someone in token of affection or esteem. 3. A rite or ceremony of dedicating. 4. Selfless devotion: served the public with dedication and integrity. ded′i·ca′tive, ded′i·ca·to′ry (-kə-tôr′ē) adj.

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    DEDICATION meaning: 1. the willingness to give a lot of time and energy to something because it is important: 2. a…. Learn more.