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Position hand is given for exceptional performance (8,7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

standing ovation

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'exceptional performance' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'position hand is given' is the wordplay.
'position' becomes 'standing' (standing is a kind of position).
'hand' becomes 'ovation' (both can mean applause).
'is given' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'standing'+'ovation'='STANDING OVATION'

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for standing ovation that I've seen before include "Applause" , "warm reception" , "Rapturous reception" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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