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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.

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     COMMENDATION meaning: 1. praise, or an official statement...

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   Learn the meaning of commendation as an act of praising or a formal citation. See synonyms, examples, word history and related entries for commendation.

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   Commendation definition: the act of commending; recommendation; praise. See examples of COMMENDATION used in a sentence.

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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.

7. 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 and see synonyms and related words.

8. 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 how to use it in sentences and see its origin and synonyms.

9. 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.