dedication

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The hard work and commitment you give to something you care about.

   Her dedication to her students was admired by everyone.

2. 2
   noun

   A short message at the start of a book or piece of music honouring someone.

   The dedication for the book read simply, "For my mother."

3. 3
   noun

   A ceremony marking the official opening of something.

   The dedication of the new library will take place tomorrow morning.

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

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