What does Ovation mean?

Answer 1

Ovation means an appreciation from an audience. For example at a graduation they say hold your applause until the end. Then at the end of graduation every student that graduates gets a standing ovation for a job well done.

Answer 2

It means a sustained and enthusiastic reaction by an audience, especially by means of applause. A standing ovation is where the audience all stands up and claps to show their appreciation.