dedication
Americannoun
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the act of dedicating.
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the state of being dedicated: dedicated.
Her dedication to medicine was so great that she had time for little else.
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a formal, printed inscription in a book, piece of music, etc., dedicating it to a person, cause, or the like.
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a personal, handwritten inscription in or on a work, as by an author to a friend.
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a ceremony marking the official completion or opening of a public building, institution, monument, etc.
noun
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the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated
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an inscription or announcement prefixed to a book, piece of music, etc, dedicating it to a person or thing
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complete and wholehearted devotion, esp to a career, ideal, etc
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a ceremony in which something, such as a church, is dedicated
Other Word Forms
- dedicational adjective
- nondedication noun
- overdedication noun
- prededication noun
- rededication noun
- self-dedication noun
Etymology
Origin of dedication
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English dedicacioun, from Latin dēdicātiōn-, stem of dēdicātiō, literally, “a declaring,” equivalent to dēdicāt(us) “declared, devoted” (past participle of dēdicāre; dedicate ) + -iō -ion
Example Sentences
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Heather Jones, Llanberis Community Council clerk, said she wanted to pass her condolences to the families of both men and paid tribute to the dedication of the search teams.
From BBC
Bonta specifically referenced the advocacy and dedication of the “community members of west Altadena” in his announcement of the probe, saying the group “had a major impact on me.”
From Los Angeles Times
Squire cites Lucy's case, which he tackled early in his career, as the inspiration for his long-term dedication.
From BBC
Beyond his film work, Duvall’s television and stage performances earned critical praise, and his influence extended to generations of actors who admired his dedication to authenticity and craft.
From Salon
"We will not allow anarchy, and we will not tolerate any harm to IDF servicemen and security forces who carry out their duties with dedication and determination."
From BBC
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