Associations to the word «Commendation»

Wiktionary

COMMENDATION, noun. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
COMMENDATION, noun. That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
COMMENDATION, noun. A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
COMMENDATION, noun. An award or recognition for performance; a medal.

Dictionary definition

COMMENDATION, noun. An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement.
COMMENDATION, noun. A message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley