dedication

CEFRC1

/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    Great commitment to a person, purpose, or activity.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.

Examples

  • Hard work and dedication will bring you success.

  • Office managers expect accuracy, efficiency, and dedication.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The event, or the ceremony celebrating it, marking an official completion, opening, or beginning.

  2. The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

  3. The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.

More examples

In context

  • Her dedication for the book was only a cryptic "Once again, for T".

  • Her dedication is admirable.

  • work with dedication

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English dedicacioun, from Old French dedicacion (“consecration of a church or chapel”), from Latin dēdicātiō, equivalent to dēdicātus+-iōn.