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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