Admission: meaning, definitions and examples

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admission

 

[ ษ™dหˆmษชสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

to a university

The process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place, organization, or institution, especially a university.

Synonyms

acceptance, enrollment, entrance.

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Word Description / Examples
admission

Used when referring to the act of being allowed to enter a place or an organization, like a college or a museum.

  • His admission to the university was a dream come true
  • The admission fee to the museum is $10
entrance

Used to describe the act of entering a place or the location where one enters, often physical or metaphorical.

  • She made a grand entrance at the party
  • The main entrance of the building is around the corner
acceptance

Often used to indicate the act of agreeing to something or being received with approval, particularly in social or formal contexts.

  • Her acceptance into the club was celebrated by everyone
  • The acceptance of his proposal took everyone by surprise
enrollment

Typically used in educational settings to denote the act of registering or signing up for a course or institution.

  • The enrollment for the new semester is now open
  • His enrollment in the course was confirmed last week

Examples of usage

  • The admission requirements for this university are very high.
  • She received an offer of admission from her dream school.
Context #2 | Noun

to an event

The money paid to enter a place or event.

Synonyms

entrance fee, entry fee, ticket price.

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admission

Use this word when referring to the act of allowing someone to enter a place or an event, often in a more formal context.

  • Admission to the museum is free on Sundays
  • Her admission to the university was confirmed last week
entrance fee

This term is commonly used when specifying the cost required to enter a place, such as a club, park, or a tourist attraction.

  • The entrance fee to the amusement park is $20
  • We paid the entrance fee and entered the concert
ticket price

This term is typically used when referring to the cost of tickets for events like movies, concerts, or shows.

  • The ticket price for the concert is $50
  • She checked the ticket price before buying it online
entry fee

Similar to 'entrance fee,' this term is used when mentioning the cost required to participate or enter an event or location.

  • The entry fee for the marathon is $30
  • He paid the entry fee and joined the competition

Examples of usage

  • The admission fee for the concert was quite expensive.
  • Children under 12 get free admission to the museum.

Translations

Translations of the word "admission" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น admissรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเฅ‡เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zulassung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penerimaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฟัƒัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyjฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฅๅ ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท admission

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ admisiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabul

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž…์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุจูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ijetรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prijatie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฝ•ๅ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sprejem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ inntaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™bul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ admisiรณn

Etymology

The word 'admission' originated from the Latin word 'admissio', which means 'a letting in'. Over time, the term has been widely used in various contexts, from universities to events. The concept of admission has evolved to encompass both physical entry and acceptance into organizations or institutions.

See also: admissible, admissions, admittance, admitted, admittedly, admittingly, unadmitted.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,717, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.