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ded·i·ca·tion  audio  (dd-kshn) KEY  

NOUN:
  1. The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
  2. A note prefixed to a literary, artistic, or musical composition dedicating it to someone in token of affection or esteem.
  3. A rite or ceremony of dedicating.
  4. Selfless devotion: served the public with dedication and integrity.


OTHER FORMS:
dedi·cative or dedi·ca·tory   (-k-tôr, -tr) KEY  (Adjective)


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