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admissions

 

[ ədˈmɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

college application process

Admissions refer to the process of applying to and being accepted into a college or university. It involves submitting an application, academic records, test scores, essays, and other materials for consideration by the admissions committee.

Synonyms

acceptance, enrollment, entry

Examples of usage

  • Her dream school had a highly competitive admissions process.
  • The admissions office sent out acceptance letters to the new students.
Context #2 | Noun

permission to enter a place

Admissions can also refer to the act of granting permission to enter a specific place, such as a theater, concert, or event. It often involves purchasing a ticket or pass to gain entry.

Synonyms

access, admittance, entry

Examples of usage

  • The admissions fee for the museum was very affordable.
  • We had to show our admissions ticket to enter the concert venue.

Translations

Translations of the word "admissions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 admissões

🇮🇳 प्रवेश

🇩🇪 Zulassungen

🇮🇩 penerimaan

🇺🇦 вступ

🇵🇱 przyjęcia

🇯🇵 入学

🇫🇷 admissions

🇪🇸 admisiones

🇹🇷 kabul

🇰🇷 입학

🇸🇦 القبول

🇨🇿 přijetí

🇸🇰 prijatie

🇨🇳 录取

🇸🇮 sprejem

🇮🇸 innlagnir

🇰🇿 қабылдау

🇬🇪 მიღება

🇦🇿 qəbul

🇲🇽 admisiones

Etymology

The word 'admissions' dates back to the early 17th century, derived from the Latin word 'admissio', meaning 'permission to enter'. Over the years, the term has evolved to encompass both the college application process and the granting of entry to various places or events.

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

Word Frequency Rank

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