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Engagement vs Dedication - What's the difference?

engagement | dedication |

As nouns the difference between engagement and dedication

is that engagement is engagement while dedication is (uncountable) the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

engagement

English

Noun

(wikipedia engagement) (en noun)
  • (countable) an appointment, especially to speak or perform
  • The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week.
  • (uncountable) connection or attachment
  • Check the gears for full engagement before turning the handle.
  • (countable or uncountable) the period of time when marriage is planned or promised
  • We are enjoying a long engagement , but haven't yet set a date.
  • In any situation of conflict, an actual instance of active hostilities.
  • The engagement resulted in many casualties.
  • (fencing) the point at which the fencers are close enough to join blades, or to make an effective attack during an encounter.
  • After engagement it quickly became clear which of the fencers was going to prevail .

    Derived terms

    * engagement ring

    Derived terms

    * disengagement

    See also

    * battle * campaign ----

    dedication

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
  • (countable) A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.
  • (countable) A ceremony marking an official completion or opening.
  • (legal) The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.
  • Synonyms

    * diligence * devotion

    References

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