dedication
/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: dedications
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
Noun
Examples
work with dedication
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.
Noun
Examples
Her dedication for the book was only a cryptic "Once again, for T".
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dedication” mean?
The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
Is “dedication” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.