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Definition of Commencement
1. Noun. The time at which something is supposed to begin. "She knew from the get-go that he was the man for her"
Specialized synonyms: Birth, Incipience, Incipiency, Starting Point, Terminus A Quo, Threshold
Generic synonyms: Point, Point In Time
Antonyms: End, Middle
Derivative terms: Kick Off, Start, Start, Start, Start, Start, Start
2. Noun. An academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred.
Terms within: Baccalaureate
Generic synonyms: Exercise
Derivative terms: Graduate, Graduate
3. Noun. The act of starting something. "He was responsible for the beginning of negotiations"
Generic synonyms: Change Of State
Specialized synonyms: Jumping-off Point, Point Of Departure, Springboard, Activation, Attack, Tone-beginning, Constitution, Establishment, Formation, Organisation, Organization, Debut, Entry, First Appearance, Introduction, Launching, Unveiling, Face-off, First Step, Initiative, Opening, Opening Move, Groundbreaking, Groundbreaking Ceremony, Housing Start, Icebreaker, Inauguration, Startup, Creation, Foundation, Founding, Initiation, Innovation, Instauration, Institution, Introduction, Origination, Installation, Installing, Installment, Instalment, Jump Ball, Kickoff, Recommencement, Resumption, Scrum, Scrummage, Startup
Specialized synonyms: Creation
Derivative terms: Begin, Commence, Commence, Commence, Start, Start, Start, Start, Start, Start, Start, Start, Start
Antonyms: Finish
Definition of Commencement
1. n. The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; rise; origin; beginning; start.
Definition of Commencement
1. Noun. The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; rise; origin; beginning; start. ¹
2. Noun. The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others. ¹
3. Noun. A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Commencement
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Commencement
Literary usage of Commencement
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Constitution of the United States of America: With an Alphabetical by William Hickey, United States (1854)
"The addresses to the king, Parliament, and people of Great Britain, and other
documents preceding and succeeding the commencement of hostilities and the ..."
2. Report by California, State Board of Harbor Commissioners (1913)
"It has been conducted by Messrs. Weinman, Wood and Cunha, attorneys, under a
centrait from the former Board. Since the commencement of this action the ..."
3. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1899)
"AT the commencement exercises of Brown University it was announced that ...
AT the annual commencement at Oberlin •College it was announced that, ..."
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