commencement

/kəˈmɛnsmənt/

Meanings

noun

The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing

Examples :

"The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history."

noun

The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.

Examples :

"The commencement ceremony was a joyous occasion for the graduating class. "

education achievement event time

noun

A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university.

Examples :

"The commencement ceremony for the high school class of 2024 was held in the town square. "

education event ritual

Related Words

graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

universities noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiz/ /junɪˈvɝsətiz/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"Many students apply to universities after finishing high school to pursue higher education. "

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

colleges noun

/ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒɪz/ /ˈkɑləd͡ʒɪz/

A corporate group; a group of colleagues.

"The colleges of cardinals gathered in Rome to elect the new pope. "

anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

coincides verb

/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪdz/

To occupy exactly the same space.

"The two squares coincide nicely."

conferred verb

/kənˈfɜːd/ /kənˈfɝd/

To grant as a possession; to bestow.

"The college has conferred an honorary degree upon the visiting Prime Minister."

existence noun

/ɛɡ.ˈzɪs.təns/

The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

"In order to destroy evil, we must first acknowledge its existence."

commencing verb

/kəˈmɛnsɪŋ/ /kɒˈmɛnsɪŋ/

To begin, start.

"The meeting is commencing in five minutes, so please take your seats. "

ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "