Commencement: meaning, definitions and examples
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commencement
[ kษหmensmษnt ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น inรญcio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฐเคเคญ
๐ฉ๐ช Beginn
๐ฎ๐ฉ permulaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะฐัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ rozpoczฤcie
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅง
๐ซ๐ท commencement
๐ช๐ธ comienzo
๐น๐ท baลlangฤฑรง
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฏุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zaฤรกtek
๐ธ๐ฐ zaฤiatok
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅง
๐ธ๐ฎ zaฤetek
๐ฎ๐ธ upphaf
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐััะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแฌแงแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baลlanฤฤฑc
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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