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| o·va·tion [ ō váysh'n ] (plural o·va·tions) |
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1. loud and long applause: enthusiastic applause or cheering, especially from a crowd or large group of people
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2. Roman victory celebration: an ancient Roman victory ceremony for a returning military hero
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| [Mid-16th century. Via Latin ovation-< ovare "rejoice"; from an imitation of the sound of exulting] |
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 o·va·tion·al adjective |
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