COMMENCEMENT


Meaning of COMMENCEMENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kəm-ˈmen(t)s-mənt ]

noun

Date: 13th century

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.