Definitions for dedication
ˌdɛd ɪˈkeɪ ʃənded·i·ca·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. dedicationnoun

   complete and wholehearted fidelity

2. dedicationnoun

   a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose

3. commitment, dedicationnoun

   a message that makes a pledge

4. dedication, inscriptionnoun

   a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something

5. commitment, allegiance, loyalty, dedicationnoun

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. dedicationnoun

   The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

2. dedicationnoun

   A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.

3. dedicationnoun

   A ceremony marking an official completion or opening.

4. dedicationnoun

   The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.

5. Etymology: Originated 1350–1400 from dedicacioun, via dedicacion or directly, from dedicatio, equivalent to dédicātus+-iōn.

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

1. Dedicationnoun

   Etymology: dedicatio, Latin.

   1. The act of dedicating to any being or purpose; consecration; solemn appropriation.

   It cannot be laid to many mens charge, that they have been so curious as to trouble bishops with placing the first stone in the churches; or so scrupulous as, after the erection of them, to make any great ado for their dedication. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 12.

   Among publick solemnities there is none so glorious as that under the reign of king Solomon, at the dedication of the temple. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 49.

   2. A servile address to a patron.

   Proud as Apollo on his forked hill,
   Sat full blown Bufo, puff’d by ev’ry quill;
   Fed by soft dedication all day long,
   Quintus Horatius Flaccus and he went hand in hand in song. Alexander Pope, Epist. xi.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dedication

   Dedication is the act of consecrating an altar, temple, church, or other sacred building.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dedication

   Dedication is a commitment or devotion to a certain task, cause, pursuit, or person. It involves investing time, effort, and energy into something and persevering despite challenges or obstacles. It can also refer to the act of officially designating or devoting something to a specific purpose, honor, or service.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Dedicationnoun

   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. Dedicationnoun

   a devoting or setting aside for any particular purpose; as, a dedication of lands to public use

3. Dedicationnoun

   an address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect, and often recommending the work to his special protection and favor

4. Etymology: [L. dedicatio.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Dedication

   Dedication is the fact of consecrating an altar, temple, church, or other sacred building. It also refers to the inscription of books or other artifacts when these are specifically addressed or presented to a particular person. This practice, which once was used to gain the patronage and support of the person so addressed, is now only a mark of affection or regard. In law, the word is used of the setting apart by a private owner of a road to public use.

Matched Categories

1. • Ceremony
   • Fidelity

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How to pronounce dedication?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   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 dedication in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dedication in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dedication in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of dedication in a Sentence

1. Nathan Wilson:

   I’ve played sports my entire life, but the physical dedication that it takes to play soccer, for instance, does n’t require nearly the mental strength, the amount of focus and hand-eye coordination that gaming does, i don’t play soccer eight or nine hours a day. That’s how long these guys dedicate themselves to the game.

2. Marco Rubio:

   It is important to have a detailed understanding of the threats we face as a country, you are commander in chief on day number one and you may have to make national security decisions right away. And it takes time and dedication and a natural curiosity and interest in these issues.

3. Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney:

   Heartbreaking to hear that Thomas Rolfes was killed this weekend while in New Orleans looking for a wedding venue with Thomas Rolfes sweetheart, a fellow Tulane University graduate, thomas Rolfes commitment and dedication to our effort made Thomas Rolfes an invaluable part of the campaign.

4. Adam Stotsky:

   Our thoughts and support go out to Maria and her family and we wish them all the best knowing that Maria will tackle this with the same fierce dedication she is known for, we are grateful for Maria’s many contributions to E! over the past three years.

5. President Trump:

   I was honored to be part of such a special evening, tonight reminds all of us about the power the arts have in cultivating the American voice.Thank you to Ford’s Theatre Society for tonight, and your continued dedication to education and leadership in the arts — the impact they have on society is invaluable and something we will continue to cherish throughout time.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dedication
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dedication
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=dedication
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dedication
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedication
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=dedication
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=dedication