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commencement

/kəˈmɛnsmənt/

Meaning 1

The ceremony at which students formally receive their college degrees.

“My parents are flying in next week to attend my commencement.”
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Illustration of commencement: The ceremony at which students formally receive their college degrees.

Meaning 2

A ceremony where students receive their academic degrees.

“Students celebrated their commencement in caps and gowns.”
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Illustration of commencement: A ceremony where students receive their academic degrees.