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Meaning
Noun
●
The first
existence
of anything;
act
or
fact
of
commencing
; the beginning.
●
The day when
degrees
are
conferred
by
colleges
and
universities
upon students and others.
●
A
graduation
ceremony
, from a school,
college
or
university
. Sometimes before the
actual
graduation
.
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Origin
commencement
English
commencement
French
comencement
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
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Etym
Synonyms
Rise
Origin
Beginning
Start
Dawn
Starting
Starts
Started
Beginnings
Initiation
Related
Inauguration
Resumption
Convocation
Onset
Graduation
Enactment
Continuation
Establishment
Launch
Implementation
Inception
Introduction
Duration
Termination
Execution
Coronation
Creation
Submission
Launching
Expiration
Signing
Arrival
Renewal
Progression
Ratification
Consummation
Preparation
Issuance
Commemoration
Finalization
Incorporation
Reinstatement
Advent
Expiry
Closing
Period
Date
Approval
Construction
Closure
Development
Departure
Outset
Cancellation
Emergence
Valedictory
Timing
Appointment
First Day
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