dedication

ded·i·ca·tion  (dd-kshn)

n.

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

2. A note prefixed to a literary, artistic, or musical composition dedicating it to someone in token of affection or esteem.

3. A rite or ceremony of dedicating.

4. Selfless devotion: served the public with dedication and integrity.

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dedi·cative, dedi·ca·tory (-k-tôr, -tr) adj.

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dedication

Noun

1. wholehearted devotion

2. an inscription in a book dedicating it to a person

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	dedication - complete and wholehearted fidelity   faithfulness, fidelity - the quality of being faithful
	2.	dedication - a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance - a formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor" rededication - a new dedication; "the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem"
	3.	dedication - a message that makes a pledge commitment subject matter, content, message, substance - what a communication that is about something is about oath, swearing - a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury affirmation - (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds) promise - a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future assurance, pledge - a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret"
	4.	dedication - a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something inscription photography, picture taking - the act of taking and printing photographs message - a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message" music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
	5.	dedication - the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team" allegiance, commitment, loyalty communalism - loyalty and commitment to the interests of your own minority or ethnic group rather than to society as a whole consecration - a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal); "his consecration to study" cooperation - joint operation or action; "their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission" devotion - commitment to some purpose; "the devotion of his time and wealth to science" enlistment - the act of enlisting (as in a military service) faith - loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person; "keep the faith"; "they broke faith with their investors"

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dedication

noun 1. commitment, loyalty, devotion, allegiance, adherence, single-mindedness, faithfulness, wholeheartedness, devotedness << OPPOSITE indifference

noun 2. inscription, message, address

Translations

dedication [dɛdɪˈkeɪʃən] n (= devotion) → dedicación f;

(in book) → dedicatoria

dedication [dɛdɪˈkeɪʃən] dedicate n (= devotion) → dévouement m;

(in book) → dédicace f

dedication [dɛdɪˈkeɪʃən] dedicate n → Hingabe f;

(in book, on radio) → Widmung f

dedication [dɛdɪˈkeɪʃən] n (= devotion) → dedizione f;

(in book) → dedica