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Word: Commencement
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French, from the verb commencier (see commence)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈmɛnsm(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the beginning of something
Short Definition:beginning of something
Examples:- the commencement of the trial
- the date of commencement
Definition:
a ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on university or high-school students
Short Definition:ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on university or high-school students
Examples:- a commencement address
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