1. the quality of being committed to a task or purpose with hard work and determination
2. a ceremony in which something is formally opened or blessed
3. an inscription in a book or other work expressing gratitude or affection to someone

Examples

• Her dedication to her studies earned her a scholarship.
• The team’s dedication to practice paid off in the championship game.
• The dedication of the new library will take place next month.
• We attended the dedication ceremony for the memorial.
• The author wrote a touching dedication to her parents in the front of the book.
• The dedication read: ‘To my beloved wife, without whom this would not have been possible.’
• His dedication to helping others inspired everyone around him.
• The project requires complete dedication and focus.