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   commendation

   /ˌkɒm(ə)nˈdeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. formal or official praise: "the film deserved the highest commendation" Similar praisecongratulationappreciationthanksacclaimacclamationcreditrecognitionregardrespectesteemadmirationadulationapprovalapprobationhomagetributeeulogyencomiumpanegyricpaeanrare:laudationextolmenteulogiumOpposite criticism
   • ▪ an award given for very good performance: "the detectives received commendations for bravery" Similar awardaccoladeprizehonourhonourable mentionmentioncitationrecognitionpat on the backround of applauseOpposite penalty
   • ▪ a very good result in an examination or competition.

   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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   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.

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   COMMENDATION definition: 1. praise, or an official statement that praises someone: 2. an honour such as a prize given to…. Learn more.

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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. 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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   COMMENDATION meaning: 1. praise, or an official statement that praises someone: 2. an honour such as a prize given to…. Learn more.

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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,...

8. 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.

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   Noun. Filter. noun. commendations. The act of commending. American Heritage. The act or an instance of commending; esp., formal recommendation or praise. Webster's New World. Something, especially an official award or citation, that commends.

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    Jun 14, 2024 · 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.

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    commendation meaning, definition, what is commendation: an official statement praising someone, ...: Learn more.