Definitions for Commendation
ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃəncom·men·da·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. citation, commendationnoun

   an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

2. approval, commendationnoun

   a message expressing a favorable opinion

   "words of approval seldom passed his lips"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. commendationnoun

   The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

2. commendationnoun

   That which is the ground of approbation or praise.

3. commendationnoun

   A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.

4. commendationnoun

   An award or recognition for performance; a medal.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Commendationnoun

   Etymology: from commend.

   1. Recommendation; favourable representation.

   This jewel and my gold are your’s, provided I have your commendation for my more free entertainment. William Shakespeare, Cymbeline.

   The choice of them should be by the commendation of the great officers of the kingdom. Francis Bacon, Advice to Villiers.

   2. Praise; declaration of esteem.

   His fame would not get so sweet and noble an air to fly in as in your breath, so could not you find a fitter subject of commendation. Philip Sidney, b. ii.

   Good-nature is the most godlike commendation of a man. John Dryden, Juvenal, Dedication.

   3. Message of love.

   Mrs. Page has her hearty commendations to you too. William Shakespeare.

   Hark you, Margaret,
   No princely commendations to my king! ————
   ———— Such commendations as become a maid,
   A virgin, and his servant, say to him. William Shakespeare, Henry VI.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Commendation

   Commendation ceremony was a formal ceremony that evolved during the Early Medieval period to create a bond between a lord and his fighting man.

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1. commendation

   Commendation refers to an act of praising someone or expressing approval or admiration for their actions or achievements. It can be a formal recognition of notable achievements, often given through awards, honors, or public acknowledgment. In a professional context, it can also refer to a written recommendation or positive feedback.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Commendationnoun

   the act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation

2. Commendationnoun

   that which is the ground of approbation or praise

3. Commendationnoun

   a message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting

4. Etymology: [L. commendatio.]

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. COMMENDATION

   From Eng. _con_, a josh, and _mend_, to fix up. Hence, a fixed-up josh.

Matched Categories

1. • Award
   • Message

How to pronounce Commendation?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Commendation in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Commendation in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Commendation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Commendation in a Sentence

1. Antoine De Saint-Exupery:

   The censure of those who are opposed to us, is the highest commendation that can be given us.

2. JANET M. ESSON-SCOTT:

   arise, stand strong, shine, aim high, soar. There are no greater validation and commendation than of god almighty- janet m-esson scott. All rights reserved.

3. R Chamberlain:

   It is better to be well deserving without praise than to live by the air of undeserved commendation.

4. Joe Biden:

   The idea that this man stood up and he said what had to be said, got it out that ... his Navy personnel were in danger, the guy, he should have a commendation rather than be fired.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Commendation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Commendation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Commendation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commendation
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Commendation
7. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=Commendation