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com·mence·ment (-mənt)

noun

  1. the act or time of commencing; beginning; start
  2. the ceremonies at which degrees or diplomas are conferred at a school or college
  3. the day when this takes place

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commencement Synonyms

commencement

n.

  1. A beginning

    genesis, start, initiation; see origin 1.

  2. Graduation ceremony

    convocation, graduation, commencement exercises, services; see celebration 1, 2, ceremony 2, graduation.


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commencement Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • proceeding: We will promptly notify the Parties of the date of commencement of such proceedings.

Converse of object

  • precede: The applications have to be made in the Autumn preceding the commencement of the course, which runs from September to June each year.

Modifies a noun

  • date: The commencement date of the Act was on Friday 18 February 2005.

Noun used with modifier

  • pension: Paragraph 23 amends the overall ceiling on an individual's total pension commencement lump sums of 25 % of the standard lifetime allowance.
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