Commendations: meaning, definitions and examples

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commendations

 

[ หŒkษ‘ห.mษ™nหˆdeษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

praise or approval

Commendations are expressions of praise or approval, typically given as an official recognition of someone's merit or achievement. They serve to acknowledge and commend the efforts or accomplishments of individuals or groups.

Synonyms

accolade, approval, commendation, praise

Examples of usage

  • She received commendations for her outstanding performance at work.
  • The soldier was awarded a medal in commendation for his bravery in battle.

Translations

Translations of the word "commendations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reconhecimentos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเค‚เคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anerkennung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penghargaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะทะฝะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uznania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งฐ่ณ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reconnaissances

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reconocimientos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท takdirler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นญ์ฐฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒุฑูŠู…ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uznรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uznania

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กจๅฝฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priznanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐurkenningar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tanฤฑnmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reconocimientos

Etymology

The word 'commendation' originates from the Latin word 'commendare', which means 'to entrust'. Over time, it has evolved to represent the act of praising or approving someone's actions or qualities. The concept of commendations has been present in various cultures throughout history as a way to recognize and honor individuals for their achievements.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,546, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.