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commencement

noun com·mence·ment \kə-ˈmen(t)s-mənt\

: the time when something begins

: a ceremony during which degrees or diplomas are given to students who have graduated from a school or college

Full Definition of COMMENCEMENT

1
:  an act, instance, or time of commencing
2
a :  the ceremonies or the day for conferring degrees or diplomas
b :  the period of activities at this time
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First Known Use of COMMENCEMENT

13th century

Other Education Terms

baccalaureate, colloquium, corequisite, dissertation, monograph, pedant, practicum, survey course, thesis
COMMENCEMENT Defined for Kids

commencement

noun com·mence·ment \kə-ˈmens-mənt\

Definition of COMMENCEMENT for Kids

1
:  graduation exercises
2
:  the act or the time of beginning <We look forward to commencement of the school year.>

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