commencement
com·mence·ment
noun \kə-ˈmen(t)s-mənt\Definition of COMMENCEMENT
1
: an act, instance, or time of commencing
2
a : the ceremonies or the day for conferring degrees or diplomas b : the period of activities at this time
Examples of COMMENCEMENT
- A poet will speak at the commencement.
- <there was a large turnout at the commencement of the conference, but the numbers dwindled as it progressed>
First Known Use of COMMENCEMENT
13th century
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