/kɑˌmʌndejˈʃʌn/ - [kamundeyshun] - com•men•da•tion
We found 12 definitions of commendation from 6 different sources.
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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" |