Commencement: meaning, definitions and examples

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commencement

 

[ kษ™หˆmensmษ™nt ]

Context #1 | Noun

beginning

The commencement refers to the beginning of something, such as an event, a process, or a period of time. It is often associated with formal ceremonies, such as graduation commencement.

Synonyms

initiation, onset, start

Examples of usage

  • The commencement of the new school year is always an exciting time for students.
  • The commencement of the project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Context #2 | Noun

graduation

In the context of education, commencement specifically refers to the ceremony in which academic degrees or diplomas are conferred upon graduating students. It is a significant event marking the completion of studies.

Synonyms

ceremony, convocation, graduation

Examples of usage

  • She was thrilled to receive her diploma at the commencement ceremony.
  • The commencement speaker delivered an inspiring speech to the graduating class.

Translations

Translations of the word "commencement" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inรญcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฐเค‚เคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beginn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ permulaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‡ะฐั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozpoczฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–‹ๅง‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commencement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comienzo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸlangฤฑรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ์ž‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏุงูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zaฤรกtek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zaฤiatok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€ๅง‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaฤetek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ upphaf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‚ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸlanฤŸฤฑc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inicio

Etymology

The word 'commencement' originated from the Latin word 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'initiare' meaning 'to begin'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the beginning or start of something. The term 'commencement' became associated with graduation ceremonies in the early 19th century, where it symbolizes the beginning of a new chapter in the graduates' lives.

See also: commenceable, commencing, recommence.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,678, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.