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ovation (s) (noun), ovations (pl)
1. An enthusiastic applause: The singer was greeted with a standing ovation when she appeared on stage.
2. An occurrence when a group of people at a play, speech, sporting event, etc. show their enthusiastic approval or appreciation by by clapping their hands together over and over again: The football star received several big ovations each time he made another successful score for his team.

3. Etymology: from Latin ovationem, from ovare, "to rejoice, to exalt".
A show of welcome with applause.
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An outburst of enthusiastic approval.
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