noun
dedication
deh-dih-KAY-shuhn
noun
1
Deep commitment and hard work devoted to a task, cause, or person.
"Her dedication to the project impressed the entire board."
2
A short note in a book or artwork honouring someone, usually placed at the front.
"The dedication in the front of the book was written for his late wife."
3
A formal ceremony marking the opening or completion of something.
"The town held a dedication ceremony for the new war memorial."
How to Use Dedication
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStrong commitment to something, a tribute written in a book, or an opening ceremony.
Common pairings
show dedication
book dedication
dedication ceremony
Word Forms
dedications plural
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Etymology
From Old French dedicacion, from Latin dēdicātiō, built on dēdicātus.