Commencement - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kəˈmensmənt|  American pronunciation of the word commencement
Brit.  |kəˈmensm(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word commencement

noun

- the time at which something is supposed to begin (syn: beginning, first, kickoff, offset, outset, start)
- an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred (syn: graduation)
- the act of starting something (syn: beginning, start)

Extra examples

A poet will speak at the commencement.

...there was a large turnout at the commencement of the conference, but the numbers dwindled as it progressed...

...the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike...

...gave a pippin of a commencement speech that earned a standing ovation...

...couldn't resist the temptation to skylark as commencement ceremonies came to a close...

We retraced our financial system to its commencement.

The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students

Word forms

noun
singular: commencement
plural: commencements
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