Meaning 1neutral · 87%
a written or explicit dedication of a work, gift or achievement to a person or group
Natural examples
Die Widmung am Anfang des Romans gilt der Großmutter der Autorin.
Er schrieb eine persönliche Widmung in das geschenkte Buch.
Die handschriftliche Widmung hilft, die Herkunft des Exemplars zu klären.
Usage note
Widmung can also have specialized legal or administrative meanings, but in general-language learning it most often refers to a dedication.
Useful combinations
— personal dedication