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dedication
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/dɨ.di.kɐˈto.ɾjɐ/de·di·ca·tó·ri·a
Definition
1A short inscription, usually at the beginning of a book, musical work, etc., in which the author dedicates the work to someone.
Usage examples
“The book's dedication was simple and moving.”
“He wrote a personalized dedication on the title page.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
write a dedicationpersonal dedicationautographed dedication