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COMMENDATION
approval, commendation
(noun) a message expressing a favorable opinion; “words of approval seldom passed his lips”
citation, commendation
(noun) an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
commendation (countable and uncountable, plural commendations)
The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
An award or recognition for performance; a medal.
Synonyms
• See also praise
Source: Wiktionary
Com`men*da"tion, n. Etym: [L. commendatio.]
1. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation. Need we . . . epistles of commendatiom 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.
Definition: A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting. [Obs.] Hark you, Margaret; No princely commendations to my king Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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