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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ded•i•ca•tion /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. - [uncountable] commitment, interest, or work in achieving a goal:complete dedication to her students.
an inscription at the beginning of a book, offered as a sign of respect or thanks:[countable]The dedication read simply "To my husband.'' a ceremony of formally opening something for a particular use:[countable]the dedication of the new cathedral. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ded•i•ca•tion (ded′i kā′shən),USA pronunciation n. - the act of dedicating.
- the state of being 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.
- Latin dēdicātiōn- (stem of dēdicātiō), equivalent. to dēdicāt(us) (see dedicate) + -iōn- -ion
- Middle English dedicacioun 1350–1400
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n - 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
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