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Commendation: meaning, definitions and examples

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commendation

 

[ หŒkษ’mษ™nหˆdeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

praise for good work

A commendation is a formal award that recognizes and praises someone's achievements or actions. It is usually given as a sign of approval or admiration for a job well done.

Synonyms

accolade, approval, praise, recognition

Examples of usage

  • He received a commendation for his outstanding performance at work.
  • The military officer was honored with a commendation for his bravery in the line of duty.
Context #2 | Noun

official recognition or approval

In a formal sense, a commendation can also refer to an official statement of approval or recognition given by a higher authority. It is often used in the context of government or military commendations.

Synonyms

accolade, approval, endorsement, recognition

Examples of usage

  • The President issued a commendation to the soldiers for their service to the country.
  • The company received a commendation from the regulatory body for its adherence to safety standards.

Translations

Translations of the word "commendation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elogio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเค‚เคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pujian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะฒะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochwaล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งฐ่ณ› (ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใ•ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉloge

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elogio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถvgรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นญ์ฐฌ (์นญ์ฐฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochvala

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochvala

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตžๆ‰ฌ (zร nyรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohvala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lof

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะดะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rif

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elogio

Etymology

The word 'commendation' has its roots in the Latin word 'commendare', which means 'to entrust'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include praise and approval for someone's actions or achievements. The concept of commendation has been present in various cultures and societies as a way to recognize and honor individuals for their contributions.

See also: commend, commendable, commendations, commendatory, commended.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,308, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.