Dedication

[dedɪ'keɪʃ(ə)n] or [,dɛdɪ'keʃən]

Definition

(noun.) complete and wholehearted fidelity.

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

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

Checker: Otis--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation; as, the dedication of Solomon's temple.

(n.) A devoting or setting aside for any particular purpose; as, a dedication of lands to public use.

(n.) An address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect, and often recommending the work to his special protection and favor.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Consecration, devotion.[2]. Address, inscription.

Edited by Jessica