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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › commendationsCommendations Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : an act of commending. b. : something (such as a formal citation) that commends. 2. archaic : compliment. Synonyms. acknowledgment. acknowledgement. citation. mention. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of commendation in a Sentence. Their hard work deserves commendation.

3. en.thefreedictionary.com › commendationCommendation - definition of commendation by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the act of commending; recommendation; praise. 2. something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation. [1175–1225; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Commendation.

4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › commendationcommendation - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 6, 2024 · Noun [ edit] commendation ( countable and uncountable, plural commendations) The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation. That which is the ground of approbation or praise. A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting. An award or recognition for performance; a medal. Synonyms [ edit]

5. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › commendationCommendation - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Detailed meaning of commendation. It is a recognition of exceptional achievement, effort or service. A commendation can be given verbally, in writing, or through an award. It can be given by an individual, a group, or an organization, and can be formal or informal.

6. www.wordreference.com › definition › commendationcommendation - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery. Law, World History [ Feudal Law.]the placing of oneself or one's land under the protection of a lord so as to become his vassal. commendations, [ Archaic.]a complimentary greeting or message.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › SubcommendationCOMMENDATION Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done. something that commends , as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery. Feudal Law .

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMMENDATIONS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 2, 2024 · COMMENDATIONS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary. Summary Definitions Synonyms Pronunciation Collocations Conjugations Sentences Grammar. Definition of 'commendations' commendations in American English. archaic. a complimentary greeting or message. See full dictionary entry for commendation.