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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"Generations of British athletes have built their reputations on talent, dedication, and integrity. The Enhanced Games stands in direct opposition to those values."
From BBC
He said he was honoured and humbled to have been recognised but added it was a reflection of all the dedication and commitment of his colleagues.
From BBC
She was praised by Borja's major for her generosity and years of dedication to the church.
From BBC
Walker told suitors 15% of the proceeds of any deal would have to go to his employees, a reward for their loyalty and dedication.
"They've both been such incredible hosts at the very heart of the show, their passion and dedication has gone above and beyond," she said at the time.
From BBC
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