Dedication - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word dedication
Brit.  |dedɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word dedication

noun

- complete and wholehearted fidelity
- a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose
- a message that makes a pledge (syn: commitment)
- a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something (syn: inscription)
- the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action (syn: allegiance, commitment, loyalty)

Extra examples

It took a lot of hard work and dedication, but we managed to finish the project on time.

They celebrated the dedication of the new building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The book is the result of years of hard work and dedication.

The company has displayed exceptional dedication to this community.

The troops were praised for their dedication and discipline.

He shows a monastic dedication to his job.

His speech was filled with familiar platitudes about the value of hard work and dedication.

...her performance in this tournament has been a testimonial to the dedication and talent she brings to the tennis court...

The book contains a fulsome dedication to his wife.

She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work

...an undeviating dedication to duty...

Word forms

noun
singular: dedication
plural: dedications
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