commendation.
The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
Meaning & usage
The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
letter of commendation
official commendation
That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
An award or recognition for performance; a medal.
The officer received a commendation for bravery.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.
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