May 15, 2018 Word of the Day
plural commencements
The student is receiving her diploma at the commencement.
Definition of COMMENCEMENT
formal
1 [noncount] : the time when something begins : BEGINNING — usually + of
They awaited the commencement of the trial.
It's the first attempt at peace since the commencement [=start] of hostilities.
2 US : a ceremony during which degrees or diplomas are given to students who have graduated from a school or college
[noncount]
the week before commencement [=graduation]
[count]
A poet will speak at the commencement.
— often used before another noun
a commencement speech/address/ceremony
commencement exercises
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