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ovation

The correct spelling is ovation.

How to pronounce ovation

/ə(ʊ)ˈveɪʃn/
noun

IPA: /ə(ʊ)ˈveɪʃn/

Say it like: Ova-sho-n

The correct spelling is ovation. A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.
  2. 2.(by extension) A (ceremony for the) recognition of some achievement.
  3. 3.(by extension) Prolonged enthusiastic applause.
  4. 4.The act of laying eggs.

verb

  1. 1.To give (someone) an ovation (prolonged enthusiastic applause).

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