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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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   What does commend mean?

   • n. 1. The act of commending. 2. Something, especially an official award or citation, that commends. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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   What does 'Commendation' mean in GCSE English writing?

   • I came into school today and my english teacher said I got a 'commendation' for my GCSE English writing in the exam form the examiner. Just wondering what this actaully means? Means you get a letter from the exam board for having one of the best papers in that subject. Well done.

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   What is the meaning of the word 'Commendation'?

   • An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement Hypernyms ("commendation" is a kind of...): accolade; award; honor; honour; laurels (a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction)

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   What does it mean to be commended for a film?

   • A commendation is a formal statement of praise for someone who has done something admirable. Their assessment might rely on evidence of critical acclaim, or the award of prizes and commendations, as well as being based on the panel members' own knowledge and critical judgement. The reviewer thought that the film deserved" the highest commendation".

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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.

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    Apr 26, 2024 · Commendation is the act or an instance of commending; recommendation or praise. It can also mean greetings or regards, as to a friend, or something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award. See synonyms, antonyms, word origin and examples of commendation in American and British English.