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   com·men·da·tion

   /ˌkämənˈdāSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. praise: "the film deserved the highest commendation" Similar praisecongratulationappreciationthanksacclaimacclamationcreditrecognitionregardrespectesteemadmirationadulationapprovalapprobationhomagetributeeulogyencomiumpanegyricpaeanrare:laudationextolmenteulogiumOpposite criticism
   • ▪ an award involving special praise: "the detectives received commendations for bravery" Similar awardaccoladeprizehonorhonorable mentionmentioncitationrecognitionpat on the backround of applauseOpposite penalty

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin commendatio(n-), from commendare ‘commit to the care of’ (see commend). Originally (in the plural) the term denoted a liturgical office ending with a prayer commending the souls of the dead to God.

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   Learn the meaning of commendation as an act of praising or a formal citation. See synonyms, examples, word history and related entries for commendation.

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   Commendation is a noun that means formal praise or an honour given to someone for something admirable. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms and related words.

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   A commendation is an award praising someone’s actions. A commendation can be an official award for notable action, often given out by a government or other group. A police officer might receive a special commendation for being particularly brave.

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   Commendation is the act of praising or recommending someone or something, or something that does so. It can also mean feudal protection or a complimentary message. See the origin, usage, and related words of commendation.

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   Commendation is a noun that means formal praise or an honor given to someone for something admirable. Learn how to use it in sentences, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.

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   Definition of commendation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Learn the formal meaning of commendation as a noun, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to use commendation in a sentence and what it means to commend someone or something.