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commendation

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Scrabble points
19
Words With Friends
24
Letters
12
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/
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/ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/ · /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/

Definition of commendation

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
    “letter of commendation”
    “official commendation”
    “win commendation”
    “Her work won high commendation from the judges.”
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
    “letter of commendation”
    “official commendation”
    “win commendation”
    “Her work won high commendation from the judges.”
  2. (countable, uncountable)That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
  3. (countable, uncountable)A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
  4. (countable, uncountable)An award or recognition for performance; a medal.
    “The officer received a commendation for bravery.”

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Etymology

From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.

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