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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesrecommandation
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʁe.kɔ.mɑ̃.da.sjɔ̃
"Il a reçu une recommandation pour son travail exceptionnel."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An expression of approval or admiration.
"The teacher gave her a commendation for her outstanding project." - 2
A formal award or recognition for achievement.
"He received a commendation for his bravery during the rescue operation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'commendation' originates from the Latin 'commendatio', which means 'to commit to one's care'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting a shift from a general sense of entrusting to a more specific meaning of praise or recognition.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Commendation" is said worldwide
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recommandation
Transliteration: ʁe.kɔ.mɑ̃.da.sjɔ̃
"Il a reçu une recommandation pour son travail exceptionnel."
Empfehlung
Transliteration: ɛmˈpfeːlʊŋ
"Er erhielt eine Empfehlung für seine hervorragende Leistung."
raccomandazione
Transliteration: rak.ko.man.daˈtsjone
"Ha ricevuto una raccomandazione per il suo lavoro."
recomendación
Transliteration: re.ko.men.daˈθjon
"Recibió una recomendación por su excelente desempeño."
recomendação
Transliteration: ʁe.ko.mẽ.daˈsɐ̃w
"Ele recebeu uma recomendação por seu trabalho excepcional."
सराहना
Transliteration: saraahana
"उन्हें उनके उत्कृष्ट कार्य के लिए सराहना मिली।"
表彰
Transliteration: biǎozhāng
"他因出色的表现而获得表彰。"
추천
Transliteration: chucheon
"그는 뛰어난 성과로 추천을 받았다."
推薦
Transliteration: suisen
"彼は優れた業績で推薦を受けた。"
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