commendation
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commendation
- /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/ UK
- /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ Atlantic Canada, US
- /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/ Canada, dialectal
- /ˌkɔmənˈdæɪʃən/ Australia
- /ˌkɔ̟mənˈdæɪʃən/ New Zealand
Rhymes with -eɪʃən
Where it comes from
From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.
noun commendations
- The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation. letter of commendation
- 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. The officer received a commendation for bravery.
