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Commencement

/kəˈmɛnsmənt/

The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing

📖 Definitions of "Commencement"

noun
  1. 1

    The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing

    "The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history."

  2. 2

    The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.

  3. 3

    A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university.

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