commendation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Praise or formal approval given to someone.

   His work earned high commendation from the committee.

2. 2
   noun

   An official award given for good service or bravery.

   The officer received a commendation for bravery.

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

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