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1. (n.) dedication
the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
2. dedication
an inscription, as in a book, dedicating it to a person, cause, etc.
3. dedication
a ceremony marking the official completion or opening of a public building, monument, etc.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < L)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) dedication
complete and wholehearted fidelity
2. (noun) dedication
a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose
3. (noun) commitment, dedication
a message that makes a pledge
4. (noun) dedication, inscription
a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
5. (noun) commitment, allegiance, loyalty, dedication
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
"his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team"
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1. (noun) dedication
a strong feeling of commitment
his dedication to the cause
2. dedication
a statement dedicating sth to sb
***the dedication in the front of the book
3. dedication
a ceremony dedicating sth
***He gave a speech at the dedication.
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) dedication
the act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation; as, the dedication of Solomon's temple
2. (noun) dedication
a devoting or setting aside for any particular purpose; as, a dedication of lands to public use
3. (noun) dedication
an address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect, and often recommending the work to his special protection and favor
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