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   Com·men·da·tion

   /ˌkämənˈdāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. praise: "the film deserved the highest commendation" Similar praisecongratulationappreciationthanksacclaimacclamationcreditrecognitionregardrespectesteemadmirationadulationapprovalapprobationhomagetributeeulogyencomiumpanegyricpaeanrare:laudationextolmenteulogiumOpposite criticism
   • ▪ an award involving special praise: "the detectives received commendations for bravery" Similar awardaccoladeprizehonorhonorable mentionmentioncitationrecognitionpat on the backround of applauseOpposite penalty

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin commendatio(n-), from commendare ‘commit to the care of’ (see commend). Originally (in the plural) the term denoted a liturgical office ending with a prayer commending the souls of the dead to God.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMMENDATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   formal. praise, or an official statement that praises someone: Several of the firefighters received commendation for their bravery. [ C ] an honor such as a prize given to someone because they have done something that people admire: He was very proud when his daughter received a commendation for her achievement.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › commendationCommendation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A commendation is an award praising someone’s actions. A commendation can be an official award for notable action, often given out by a government or other group. A police officer might receive a special commendation for being particularly brave.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCOMMENDATION definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   4 days ago · commendation in American English. (ˌkɑmənˈdeiʃən) noun. 1. the act of commending; recommendation; praise. commendation for a job well done. 2. something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award. a commendation for bravery.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › commendationCommendation - definition of commendation by The Free Dictionary

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   Define commendation. commendation synonyms, commendation pronunciation, commendation translation, English dictionary definition of commendation. n. 1. The act of commending. 2. Something, especially an official award or citation, that commends. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,...

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcommendation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Originally (in the plural) the term denoted a form of worship in church ending with a prayer commending the souls of the dead to God. Definition of commendation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMMENDATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. the act of commending; recommendation; praise. commendation for a job well done. 2. something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award. a commendation for bravery. 3. Feudal Law. the placing of oneself or one's land under the protection of a lord so as to become his vassal. 4.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › commendationCommendation Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of COMMENDATION. formal. 1. [noncount] : the act of praising or approving of someone or something. words of commendation [= approval, praise] Their hard work deserves commendation. 2. [count] : something (such as an official letter) that praises someone publicly.