dedication

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft der Hingabe an eine Aufgabe oder ein Ziel bezeichnet, oder eine Widmung in einem Buch oder anderen Werk, die Treue oder Dankbarkeit ausdrückt.

A noun referring to the quality of being committed to a task or purpose, or an inscription in a book or other work expressing loyalty or gratitude.

1. Commitment to a task or purposeB1formal

   The quality of being committed to a task or purpose; hard work and loyalty.

   Hingabe an eine Aufgabe

   • Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades.
   • The team showed great dedication in completing the project on time.
   • His dedication to the cause inspired many others.

   Synonymeallegianceassiduitycommitmentdevotiondiligencefaithfulnessfidelityloyaltyperseverancesingle-mindednesssteadfastnesswholeheartedness

   Antonymeapathycarelessnessidlenessindifferencenegligence

2. Inscription in a book or workB2formal

   A message written at the beginning of a book or piece of work, often honoring someone.

   Widmung

   • The author wrote a heartfelt dedication to her parents.
   • The book's dedication reads: 'To my mentor, for his endless guidance.'
   • He signed the dedication page with a personal note.

   Synonymeinscription