Definition of "dedication" in English

noun

1. (uncountable) The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

   • work with dedication
   • Her dedication is admirable.

2. (countable) A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.

   • Her dedication for the book was only a cryptic "Once again, for T".

3. (countable) The event, or the ceremony celebrating it, marking an official completion, opening, or beginning.

   • Near-synonym: inauguration
   • The building's dedication is scheduled for next week.

4. (law) The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.

   • the dedication of this right-of-way