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Commendation

//ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation. countable, uncountable

    "letter of commendation"

  2. 2
    a message expressing a favorable opinion wordnet
  3. 3
    That which is the ground of approbation or praise. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement wordnet
  5. 5
    A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    An award or recognition for performance; a medal. countable, uncountable

    "The officer received a commendation for bravery."

Etymology

From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.

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