COMMENCEMENT


Meaning of COMMENCEMENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kəmensmənt ]

( commencements)

1.

The commencement of something is its beginning. ( FORMAL )

All applicants should be at least 16 years of age at the commencement of this course.

N-UNCOUNT : usu the N of n

2.

Commencement is a ceremony at a university, college, or high school at which students formally receive their degrees or diplomas. ( AM; in BRIT, use graduation )

N-VAR : usu N n

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