noun
commendation
ko-muhn-DAY-shuhn
noun
1
Formal praise, or an official award recognizing achievement.
"The officer received a commendation for his quick thinking during the fire."
"Her commendation letter praised her leadership on the project."
How to Use Commendation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficial praise, often given as a formal award or letter.
Common pairings
receive a commendation
letter of commendation
commendation for bravery
Word Forms
commendations plural
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Etymology
From Old French commendacion, from Latin commendatio ("recommendation, praise").