Admission: meaning, definitions and examples

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admission

[ ədˈmɪʃ(ə)n ]

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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

Examples of usage

The admission requirements for this university are very high.
She received an offer of admission from her dream school.

^{Context #2}

to an event

The money paid to enter a place or event.

Synonyms

entrance fee, entry fee, ticket price

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:

🇵🇹 admissão

🇮🇳 प्रवेश

🇩🇪 Zulassung

🇮🇩 penerimaan

🇺🇦 допуск

вхід
прийом

🇵🇱 przyjęcie

🇯🇵 入場

🇫🇷 admission

🇪🇸 admisión

🇹🇷 kabul

🇰🇷 입장

🇸🇦 قبول

🇨🇿 přijetí

🇸🇰 prijatie

🇨🇳 录取

入场
接纳

🇸🇮 sprejem

🇮🇸 inntaka

🇰🇿 қабылдау

🇬🇪 მიღება

🇦🇿 qəbul

🇲🇽 admisión

Word origin

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.