dedication

5 definitions • 5 examples

the willingness to give a lot of time and energy to something because it is important:

dedication to He has always shown great dedication to the cause.

She thanked the staff for their dedication and enthusiasm.

a statement that says in whose honour something has been written, made, performed, etc.:

The dedication at the front of the book read "For my Father".

a ceremony in which a building, especially a religious building, is opened for use and its purpose is stated

the activity of giving a lot of your energy and time to something you think is important:

[ U ] dedication to worthy causes

A dedication is also a ceremony in which something is formally opened or made available to the public:

[ U ] The mayor made a speech at the dedication ceremony for the new school.