dedication — English Dictionary

Noun

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

   Usage

   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   dedicatedness

   Examples

   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.

   Usage

   • Countable

   Examples

   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.

   Usage

   • Countable

   Synonyms

   inauguration

   Examples

   Near-synonym: inauguration

   The building's dedication is scheduled for next week.

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

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   the dedication of this right-of-way

Noun

1. complete and wholehearted fidelity

   Broader terms

   fidelityfaithfulness

2. a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose

   Broader terms

   ceremonyceremonialceremonial occasionobservance

3. a message that makes a pledge

   Synonyms

   commitment

   Broader terms

   messagecontentsubject mattersubstance

4. a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something

   Synonyms

   inscription

   Broader terms

   message

5. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

   Synonyms

   commitmentallegianceloyalty

   Broader terms

   cooperation

   Examples

   his long commitment to public service

   they felt no loyalty to a losing team