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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 '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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   noun. the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done. Synonyms: applause, approbation, approval. Antonyms: condemnation. something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery. Synonyms: laudation, panegyric, encomium, eulogy. Antonyms: condemnation.

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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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    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 .