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 are but symbols for the relations of things to one another and to us; nowhere do they touch upon absolute truth.
Friedrich Nietzsche