commendation
/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/
noun
- An official or formal expression of praise or approval.
- Her teacher wrote a letter of commendation for her excellent project.
- The mayor gave a commendation to the volunteers for their hard work.
- The soldier received a commendation for bravery in battle.
- Praise or approval given in a general sense.
- The coach's commendation motivated the team to practice harder.
- She smiled at the commendation from her colleagues.
- His speech earned the commendation of everyone in the room.