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Meaning of 'dedication' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Dedication [ n.]
- The act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation; as, the dedication of Solomon's temple.
- A devoting or setting aside for any particular purpose; as, a dedication of lands to public use.
- An address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect, and often recommending the work to his special protection and favor.

Meaning of 'dedication' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . dedication [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
Example in sentence:
  • his long commitment to public service;
  • they felt no loyalty to a losing team

Nearby Words:

dedalian dedalous dedans dede dedecorate dedecoration dedecorous dedentition dedicate dedicated

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