- 1[uncountable] dedication (to something) (approving) the hard work and effort that someone puts into an activity or purpose because they think it is important synonym commitment hard work and dedication
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- 2[countable] a ceremony that is held to show that a building or an object has a special purpose or is special to the memory of a particular person
- 3[countable] the words that are used at the beginning of a book, piece of music, a performance, etc., to offer it to someone as a sign of thanks or respect
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