commendation

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

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

commendation (countable and uncountable, plural commendations)

1. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
2. That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
3. A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
4. An award or recognition for performance; a medal.

• See also Thesaurus:praise