Found 2 items, similar to Commendation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: commendation commendation n 1: an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement [syn: citation] 2: a message expressing a favorable opinion; “words of approval seldom passed his lips” [syn: approval] [ant: disapproval]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Commendation Commendation \Com`men*da"tion\, n. [L. commendatio.] 1. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation. [1913 Webster] Need we . . . epistles of commendation? --2 Cor. iii. 1. [1913 Webster] By the commendation of the great officers. --Bacon. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is the ground of approbation or praise. [1913 Webster] Good nature is the most godlike commendation of a man. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 3. pl. A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Hark you, Margaret; No princely commendations to my king? --Shak. [1913 Webster]