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

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. dedication(noun)

   complete and wholehearted fidelity

2. dedication(noun)

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

3. commitment, dedication(noun)

   a message that makes a pledge

4. dedication, inscription(noun)

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

5. commitment, allegiance, loyalty, dedication(noun)

   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"

Wiktionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. dedication(Noun)

   The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

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

2. dedication(Noun)

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

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

3. dedication(Noun)

   A ceremony marking an official completion or opening.

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

4. dedication(Noun)

   The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.

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

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Dedication(noun)

   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

   Etymology: [L. dedicatio.]

2. Dedication(noun)

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

   Etymology: [L. dedicatio.]

3. Dedication(noun)

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

   Etymology: [L. dedicatio.]

Freebase(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

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.

How to pronounce dedication?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Nancy Pelosi:

   On Thursday, Ranking Member Levin plans to offer a substitute, which recognizes that TPP has the potential to raise standards and open new markets for U.S. businesses, workers and farmers, and makes suggestions on how to do so, i support the Levin substitute and thank Ranking Member Levin for his dedication to finding a path to yes, and for his leadership to increase the paychecks of American workers.

2. Leo Buscaglia:

   Change is the end result of all true learning. Change involves three things: First, a dissatisfaction with self -- a felt void or need; second, a decision to change to fill the void or need; and third, a conscious dedication to the process of growth and change -- the willful act of making the change, doing something.

3. Los Angeles native Andres Valle:

   Kobe Bryant was an inspiration to millions of people, not just Los Angeles Lakers fans, but people worldwide, kobe Bryant was a symbol of hard work, dedication, putting your all into your passions, your craft, and so I think a lot of us were able to connect with Kobe Bryant in that sense.

4. President Obama:

   Nemtsov was a tireless advocate for his country, seeking for his fellow Russian citizens the rights to which all people are entitled, i admired Nemtsov’s courageous dedication to the struggle against corruption in Russia and appreciated his willingness to share his candid views with me when we met in Moscow in 2009.

5. President Trump:

   I would like to thank Reince Priebus for his service and dedication to his country, we accomplished a lot together and I am proud of him!

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