commendation

/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/

UK: /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/

commendation

English Noun Top 25,561

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

"letter of commendation"
"official commendation"
"win commendation"