commendation

🇺🇸 /ˌkɑːmenˈdeɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌkɒmenˈdeɪʃn/
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noun
R

praise or approval for good work

The teacher gave a commendation to the student for excellent effort.

R

an official award or statement that praises someone

She received a commendation from the mayor for her community service.

translation

n. praise or approval for good work; an official award or statement that praises someone

Word Forms

Plural commendations