commendation

/,kɔmen'deiʃn/

Thân thiện

The teacher gave the student a commendation for her excellent work.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An expression of approval or praise: A commendation is a message or statement that expresses a favorable opinion about someone or something.
   • An official award or recognition: A commendation is a formal, often public, award given for merit, bravery, or service.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The employee received a written commendation from the CEO for her outstanding work.
  • The soldier was honored with a commendation for his bravery in combat.
  • His report earned him the highest commendation from the review committee.

Advanced Usage

• "To be worthy of commendation": To deserve praise or recognition.
  • Her dedication to the project is worthy of commendation.
• "Letter of commendation": A formal letter praising someone's work or character, often used for recommendations.
  • He applied for the job with a strong letter of commendation from his former professor.

Variants and Related Words

• Commend (verb): To praise formally or officially; to present as worthy of notice or approval.
  • The judge commended the firefighters for their courage.
• Commendable (adjective): Deserving praise.
  • She showed commendable patience during the long negotiation.

Synonyms

• Praise: Expression of warm approval or admiration.
• Accolade: An award or privilege granted as a special honor.
• Citation: A formal statement praising someone, especially for bravery in military or civil service.

Antonyms

• Criticism: The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.
• Censure: Strong disapproval, typically in a formal statement.
• Condemnation: The expression of very strong disapproval; censure.

Related Phrases

• Honorable mention: An award or recognition given to a candidate or entry that does not win a top prize but is considered worthy of note.
  • Although she didn't win, her science project received an honorable mention.
• Award for merit: A prize or other mark of recognition given for achievement or quality.
  • The scholarship is an award for merit, based entirely on academic performance.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• approval
• citation