commendation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
    citation.
  2. noun a message expressing a favorable opinion
    approval.
    • words of approval seldom passed his lips

WordNet

Com`men*da"tion noun
Etymology
L. commendatio.
Definitions
  1. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
    Need we . . . epistles of commendatiom? 2 Cor. iii. 1.
    By the commendation of the great officers. Bacon.
  2. That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
    Good nature is the most godlike commendation of a man. Dryden.
  3. pl. A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting. Obs.
    Hark you, Margaret; No princely commendations to my king? Shak.

Webster 1913