Graduation - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌɡrædʒʊˈeɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word graduation
Brit.  |ɡrædʒʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word graduation

noun

- the successful completion of a program of study
- an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred (syn: commencement)
- a line (as on a vessel or ruler) that marks a measurement
the ruler had 16 graduations per inch
- the act of arranging in grades (syn: gradation)

Extra examples

He joined the navy after graduation.

We had a party to celebrate her graduation from high school.

They took lots of pictures at their son's graduation.

On graduation from college, she got a good job.

After graduation Neil returned to Ohio.

On graduation (=after completing a first degree), Nancy became an art teacher.

She found a job soon after graduation.

He has met the basic requirements for graduation.

The college invited her to speak at the graduation ceremony.

The board set tough academic standards for graduation.

She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony.

He bestowed a new car on their son for graduation.

...the best quality a graduation speech can have is brevity...

Visitors crowded the campus on graduation day.

Students converged in the parking lot to say goodbye after graduation.

Word forms

noun
singular: graduation
plural: graduations
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