commendation
nounUK /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/ · US /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/
Etymology From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.
1
The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
- letter of commendation
- official commendation
2 more examples
- win commendation
- Her work won high commendation from the judges.
2
That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
3
A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
4
An award or recognition for performance; a medal.
- The officer received a commendation for bravery.
- Derived terms
- discommendation