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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMMENDATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Commendation is a noun that means formal praise or an honour given to someone for something admirable. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms and related words.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › commendationCommendation 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.

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5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › commendationcommendation - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   Commendation is a noun that means praise or approval, especially in a formal context. It can also mean an award or statement for someone or something. Learn more about its origin, usage and synonyms.

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

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   Commendation is a noun that means formal praise or an honor given to someone for something admirable. Learn how to use it in sentences, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.

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

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   Commendation is the act or an instance of praising or recommending someone or something. It can also mean an award or a formal recognition. See the word origin, usage, and related terms of commendation.

8. 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.

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

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   Learn the formal meaning of commendation as a noun, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how to use commendation in a sentence and how it differs from related words.