Definition of commendation
1a : an act of commendingb : something (such as a formal citation) that commends
2 archaic : compliment
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Examples of commendation in a Sentence
Their hard work deserves commendation.
The President issued a commendation praising the volunteers for their exceptional work during the relief effort.
Recent Examples of commendation from the Web
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Anderson received a governor’s commendation for his role in rescuing a man who drove a bobcat over an embankment at Wilderness Ranch in July 2006, Bryant said.
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That book, about how France and Britain endeavored to impose a new political dispensation on the Middle East in the aftermath of World War I, was published in 1989, to near universal commendation.
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In years past, Court Watch NOLA has offered the district attorney's office both an award and a commendation when the office has merited both.
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Murray was more than willing to admit that a win over a player of del Potro’s stature in only a third-round match at a Grand Slam is something worthy of a small commendation.
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Doesn’t that read like a commendation letter for a promotion?
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The CTHSS Board's commendation of Torres appeared in minutes of its Jan. 17 meeting.
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Deputy Mayor Barry Leonard was in attendance and gave the Scouts letters of commendation from the city.
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The Indian major accused of using the man as a shield was soon-after praised by several Indian politicians, despite an ongoing investigation, and awarded with a commendation card.
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First Known Use of commendation
14th century
COMMENDATION Defined for English Language Learners
commendation
playDefinition of commendation for English Language Learners
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: the act of praising or approving of someone or something
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: something (such as an official letter) that praises someone publicly
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