Meaning & use
dedication
Commitment and hard work directed toward a particular purpose or activity.
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Her dedication to the project meant she often stayed late into the evening.
The coach praised the team's dedication throughout a grueling season.
A note on using this word
Dedication can also mean a short message at the start of a book or artwork, honoring a particular person.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A message at the beginning of a book, song, or other work honoring a particular person.
The novel's dedication thanked her grandmother for years of encouragement.
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