Definitions of commendation [ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən]

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Definition of 'commendation'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) commendation
the act of commending; recommendation; praise.

2. commendation
something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation.

Etymology: (1175–1225; ME (< AF) < L)

Definition of 'commendation'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) citation, commendation
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

2. (noun) approval, commendation
a message expressing a favorable opinion
"words of approval seldom passed his lips"

Definition of 'commendation'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) commendation
the act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation

2. (noun) commendation
that which is the ground of approbation or praise

3. (noun) commendation
a message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting

'commendation' - Nearby Entries
commencement commencement exercise commend commendable commendation commensal commensalism

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