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dedication
[ded-i-key-shuhn]
noun
the act of dedicating.
the state of being dedicated: dedicated.
Her dedication to medicine was so great that she had time for little else.
a formal, printed inscription in a book, piece of music, etc., dedicating it to a person, cause, or the like.
a personal, handwritten inscription in or on a work, as by an author to a friend.
a ceremony marking the official completion or opening of a public building, institution, monument, etc.
dedication
/ ˌɛɪˈɪʃə /
noun
the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated
an inscription or announcement prefixed to a book, piece of music, etc, dedicating it to a person or thing
complete and wholehearted devotion, esp to a career, ideal, etc
a ceremony in which something, such as a church, is dedicated
Other Word Forms
- dedicational adjective
- nondedication noun
- overdedication noun
- prededication noun
- rededication noun
- self-dedication noun
- ˌ徱ˈپDzԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of dedication1
Example Sentences
“I feel accomplished — hard work and dedication put into this, and now it’s just on to the next level,” said Adrian Abril.
The book depicts the expertise and dedication of the medical staff who look after Kiera in her final hours, and use her organs to offer Max a new life.
In his own message to his department this week, Luna thanked deputies for their “professionalism, resolve, and unwavering dedication” — but only briefly alluded to the immigration debate.
She says she is excited to see the quilt on display at the Tate Modern as an "outpouring of love and friendship and dedication".
Dave's achievements in alpine skiing are an ode to his dedication, his perseverance and the passion that he has put into the grind, because he works incredibly hard.
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