commendation

CEFRC1

/ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Praise for someone's actions or achievements.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.

Examples

  • Her successful completion of the project earned her a commendation and overtime leave.

  • Tom received a commendation for bravery for rescuing a woman from a burning house.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌkɔmənˈdæɪʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. That which is the ground of approbation or praise.

  2. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

  3. An award or recognition for performance; a medal.

More examples

In context

  • letter of commendation

  • official commendation

  • win commendation

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The soldier received a blank for bravery during the dangerous mission.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

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