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Commendation vs Commentation - What's the difference?

commendation | commentation |

As nouns the difference between commendation and commentation

is that commendation is the act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation while commentation is the act or process of commenting or criticising; exposition.

commendation

English

Noun

  • The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
  • That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
  • A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
  • An award or recognition for performance; a medal.

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    commentation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act or process of commenting or criticising; exposition.
    • The spirit of commentation . — Whewell.
  • The work of a commentator.
    • (Webster 1913)