Meaning of the word "dedication ceremony" in English

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dedication ceremony

US /ˌded.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ˈser.ə.moʊ.ni/
UK /ˌded.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/
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Noun

a formal event held to officially open or name a building, monument, or other structure

Example:
The mayor will speak at the dedication ceremony for the new library.
A dedication ceremony was held to honor the fallen soldiers.