plural graduations
1
: the act of receiving a diploma or degree from a school, college, or university : the act of graduating
He joined the navy after graduation.
We had a party to celebrate her graduation from high school.
2
: a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are given out
They took lots of pictures at their son's graduation.
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“Graduation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/graduation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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