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commendation definition

com·men·da·tion (käm′ən dā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of commending; esp., recommendation or praise
  2. Archaic greetings or regards, as to a friend

Etymology: ME commendacion < L commendatio

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commendation Synonyms

commendation

n.

  1. Approbation

    tribute, approval, acclamation, approbation; see honor 1, praise 1, recommendation 1, tribute 1.

  2. A tribute

    citation, honor, award; see praise 2, prize.


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commendation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • deserve: Bike Friday deserve a commendation here - most of their machines have 3 sets.

Preposition: at

  • ceremony: Three Green Howards have been awarded the Joint Commander's Commendation at a ceremony in the 1st Battalion's headquarters in Chepstow.

Adjective modifier

  • divisional: Sgt Estcourt was awarded a divisional commendation for disarming a suicidal man who had a knife.

Modifies a noun

  • certificate: All of the above officers will receive commendation certificates at a ceremony at Stratford Police Station on Thursday 3 February.

Preposition: in

  • category: Brighton & Hove Sixth Form College, situated in Dike Road, Brighton received a Commendation in the same category.

Preposition: for

  • bravery: At the end of the war they were awarded a King's Commendation for bravery.
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