dedication

noun
UK: /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The quality of being committed to something, like a job or belief.

    1. Her dedication to the project was clear to everyone involved.
    2. His dedication to animal rights is admirable and unwavering through the years.

  2. A ceremony where something is formally opened or set aside for a special purpose.

    1. The museum dedication will be next Saturday afternoon, everyone is welcome.
    2. The dedication of the new park was a joyous occasion for the local community.

  3. A short message expressing affection or respect, often at the beginning of a book.

    1. The book's dedication was to his late grandfather, he was a wise man.
    2. The author's dedication thanked her family for their endless help and patience.

Synonyms

devotion ceremony allegiance tribute commitment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dedication" in English means: The quality of being committed to something, like a job or belief., A ceremony where something is formally opened or set aside for a special purpose., A short message expressing affection or respect, often at the beginning of a book..

The phonetic transcription of "dedication" is /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dedication": devotion, ceremony, allegiance, tribute, commitment.

Example usage of "dedication": "Her dedication to the project was clear to everyone involved.". More examples on the page.