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ovation

ovation /oʊˈveɪʃən/ noun
plural ovations
ovation
/oʊˈveɪʃən/
noun
plural ovations
Britannica Dictionary definition of OVATION
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: an occurrence in which a group of people at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., show enthusiastic approval or appreciation by clapping their hands together over and over
see also standing ovation