Conferment: meaning, definitions and examples
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conferment
[ kษnหfษหrmษnt ]
academic achievement
The act of conferring, as of an academic degree, honor, or dignity; the thing conferred; an award.
Synonyms
bestowal, granting, presentation
Examples of usage
- The conferment of a Nobel Prize is a prestigious recognition of one's contributions to society.
- Her conferment of a Ph.D. marked the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.
legal context
The act of conferring or bestowing; the transfer of property or legal rights.
Synonyms
conveyance, granting, transfer
Examples of usage
- The conferment of land rights to the indigenous people was a significant step towards reconciliation.
- Such conferment of power requires careful consideration and legal procedures.
Translations
Translations of the word "conferment" in other languages:
๐ต๐น atribuiรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฆเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Verleihung
๐ฎ๐ฉ penganugerahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะดะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ nadanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆไธ (ใใ ใ)
๐ซ๐ท confรฉrence
๐ช๐ธ concesiรณn
๐น๐ท verilme
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฌ (ๆ่)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุญ
๐จ๐ฟ udฤlenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ udelenie
๐จ๐ณ ๆไบ (shรฒuyว)
๐ธ๐ฎ podelitev
๐ฎ๐ธ veiting
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแญแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ verilmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ concesiรณn
Word origin
The word 'conferment' originates from the Latin word 'conferre', meaning 'to bring together' or 'to compare'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of conferring honors or degrees has been a long-standing tradition in academia and society, dating back to ancient times when recognition was given to those who excelled in various fields. The conferment of titles and awards continues to be an important ritual in modern societies, symbolizing recognition and achievement.
See also: conference, conferred, conferrer, conferring.