commendation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

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

   letter of commendation

2. 2
   noun

   An award or recognition for performance; a medal.

   The officer received a commendation for bravery.

3. 3
   noun

   a message expressing a favorable opinion

4. 4
   noun

   an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

5. 5
   noun

   That which is the ground of approbation or praise.

6. 6
   noun

   A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.

Etymology

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