COMMENCEMENT


Meaning of COMMENCEMENT in English

n.

Pronunciation: k ə m- ' men(t)s-m ə nt

Function: 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 Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.