Definition of Commencement
Commencement
com·mence·ment


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(noun)
The act of beginning or starting something, especially a formal ceremony.

e.g. The university's commencement ceremony will take place on June 1st.

(noun)
a ceremony in which degrees and diplomas are awarded to graduating students;

e.g. The commencement ceremony is supposed to start at 5pm sharp.



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