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Vinony

dedication

noun

  1. creation or attribution of a work of art as a tribute to or in honor of a person, place, or thing
  2. act of consecrating an altar, temple, church, or other sacred building
  3. expression of friendly connection or thanks by the author towards another person
  4. a devoting or setting aside for a particular purpose
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Etymology: Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English dedicacioun, from Old French dedicacion (“consecration of a church or chapel”), from Latin dēdicātiō, equivalent to dēdicātus+-iōn.

  1. The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

    “work with dedication”

    “Her dedication is admirable.”

  2. A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.

    “Her dedication for the book was only a cryptic "Once again, for T".”

  3. The event, or the ceremony celebrating it, marking an official completion, opening, or beginning.

    “Near-synonym: inauguration”

    “The building's dedication is scheduled for next week.”

  4. The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.

    “the dedication of this right-of-way”