commendation
Commendation (noun) means Formal praise, or an official award recognizing achievement. Example: “The officer received a commendation for his quick thinking during the fire.”
How to use commendation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficial praise, often given as a formal award or letter.
Word forms
commendations plural
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The officer received a _____ for his quick thinking during the fire.
Etymology
From Old French commendacion, from Latin commendatio ("recommendation, praise").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “commendation” mean?
The word “commendation” means formal praise, or an official award recognizing achievement. In plain terms, official praise, often given as a formal award or letter.
How do you pronounce “commendation”?
“Commendation” is pronounced ko-muhn-DAY-shuhn (/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “commendation” in a sentence?
Here is “commendation” used in a sentence: “The officer received a commendation for his quick thinking during the fire.”
What part of speech is “commendation”?
“Commendation” is a noun.
Where does the word “commendation” come from?
The word “commendation” comes from Latin. From Old French commendacion, from Latin commendatio ("recommendation, praise").
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