commendation
noun/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,011 most common English word
Meaning
formal praise or an official award given to recognize someone's achievement or good action.
Example sentence
The firefighter received commendation from the mayor for her bravery during the rescue.
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