dedication
US /ˌded.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌded.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
1.
the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose
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Her dedication to her studies paid off with excellent grades.
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The team showed great dedication throughout the project.
2.
the act of dedicating a building, monument, or other object
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The dedication of the new library will take place next month.
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A plaque was installed to mark the dedication of the park.
3.
an inscription or statement dedicating a book, musical composition, or other work to a person or a cause
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The author wrote a heartfelt dedication to his parents in the front of the book.
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The song's dedication was to all the frontline workers.