uncountable the large amount of time and effort that someone spends on something
The project has been a success, thanks to the dedication of all of our staff.
Synonyms and related words
Hard work and effort
heavy lifting
ask
work
2
countable a statement at the beginning of something such as a book or song that tells people it has been written for a person you love or admire
Synonyms and related words
Parts of books
acknowledgments
addendum
afterword
3
countable an official ceremony at which a new building is given a special connection with a particular person as a sign of admiration or respect for them
Synonyms and related words
General words for ceremonies
ceremonial
ceremony
commemoration
dedication
noun
US /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
Word Forms
singular
dedication
plural
dedications
DEFINITIONS3
1
uncountable the large amount of time and effort that someone spends on something
The project has been a success, thanks to the dedication of all the teachers.
Synonyms and related words
Hard work and effort
heavy lifting
ask
work
2
countable a statement at the beginning of something such as a book or song that tells people it has been written for a person you love or admire
Synonyms and related words
Parts of books
acknowledgments
addendum
afterword
3
countable an official ceremony at which a new building is given a special connection with a particular person as a sign of admiration or respect for them