Definition of commendation Commendation

/kɑˌmʌndejˈʃʌn/ - [kamundeyshun] - com•men•da•tion

We found 12 definitions of commendation from 6 different sources.

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

commendation - a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
  approval
  disapproval the act of disapproving or condemning
  subject matter, message, content, substance a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message"
  approbation official recognition or approval
  imprimatur, countenance, sanction, warrant, endorsement, indorsement the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"
  recognition, credit designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body; "he was unable to make his motion because he couldn't get recognition by the chairman"
  secret approval, tacit consent, connivance (law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing
  permission approval to do something; "he asked permission to leave"
  encouragement the expression of approval and support
  acclaim, acclamation, plaudit, plaudits, eclat enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
  applause, clapping, hand clapping a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
  cheer a cry or shout of approval
  congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"
commendation - an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
  citation
  accolade, laurels, award, honor, honour a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • commendation (n.)
    The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
  • commendation (n.)
    That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
  • commendation (n.)
    A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • commendation
    The act of commending.

Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡

  • commendation
    From Eng. con, a josh, and mend, to fix up. Hence, a fixed-up josh.

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