commendation

/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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