Word
commendation
Phoneticscom·men·da·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/
UK/kˌɒməndˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. a formal statement that praises someone for doing a good job. It is often given by a boss or a leader to show they are happy with your work.
n. a formal expression of praise or approval for a specific achievement or performance. Often used in professional or military contexts to acknowledge merit.
Examples
“The manager gave her a letter of commendation for her hard work.”
“After the successful completion of the project, the team received a public commendation from the board of directors.”
“While a simple thank you is appreciated, a formal commendation serves as a permanent record of an individual's contributions to the organization's goals.”
Examples
simple
“The manager gave her a letter of commendation for her hard work.”
contextual
“After the successful completion of the project, the team received a public commendation from the board of directors.”
complex
“While a simple thank you is appreciated, a formal commendation serves as a permanent record of an individual's contributions to the organization's goals.”
Real-World Examples
“He keeps an eye out for clues he’s on the right track in the form of the valuables people often keep with cremains—military commendations, pins, wire-rim glasses, jewelry.” Etymology
From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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