Definition of ovations Ovations

/owvejˈʃʌnz/ - [owveyshunz] -

We found 3 definitions of ovations from 2 different sources.

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What does ovations mean?

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  • ovations (Noun)
    Plural of ovation.

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: ovations

ovation - enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
  standing ovation
  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"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • ovation (n.)
    A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves.
  • ovation (n.)
    Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • ovation
    Prolonged enthusiastic applause.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • ovation
    ō-vā′shun, n. an outburst of popular applause, an enthusiastic reception: in ancient Rome, a lesser triumph. [Fr.,—L.,—ovāre, -ātum, to shout.]

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • ovation
    See TRIUMPH.

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