Meaning of COMMENDATION
| Pronunciation: | | `kâmun'deyshun
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- [n] a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
- [n] an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
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| | Synonyms: | | approval, citation |
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| | Antonyms: | | disapproval | | |
| | See Also: | | acclaim, acclamation, accolade, applause, approbation, award, cheer, clapping, confirmation, congratulations, connivance, content, countenance, credit, eclat, encouragement, endorsement, hand clapping, honor, honour, imprimatur, kudos, laurels, message, permission, plaudit, plaudits, praise, ratification, recognition, sanction, secret approval, subject matter, subscription, substance, tacit consent, testimonial, tribute, warrant | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Com`men*da"tion\, n. [L. commendatio.]
1. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in
words; recommendation.
Need we . . . epistles of commendation? --2 Cor.
iii. 1.
By the commendation of the great officers. --Bacon.
2. That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
Good nature is the most godlike commendation of a
man. --Dryden.
3. pl. A message of affection or respect; compliments;
greeting. [Obs.]
Hark you, Margaret; No princely commendations to my
king? --Shak.
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| | Related Terms: | | acknowledgment, appreciation, assignment, blurb, boost, buildup, commitment, consignment, delegation, enfeoffment, entrustment, good word, honorable mention, hype, infeodation, infeudation, plug, promotion, puff, recognition, relegation, remanding |
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