Noun: commendation ,kó-mun'dey-shun
- An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
"The employee's outstanding performance earned her a commendation from the CEO";
- citation
- A message expressing a favourable opinion
"words of commendation seldom passed his lips";
- approval
Derived forms: commendations
Type of: accolade, award, content, honor [US], honour [Brit, Cdn], laurels, message, subject matter, substance
Encyclopedia: Commendation