What does commencement mean?
Commencement means The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning..
Commencement
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/ · noun
Meaning
The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning..
Definitions by Sense
- The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning.
- (education) The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.
- (education) A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university. Sometimes before the actual graduation.
Example Sentences
The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history.
Yet from the commencement of mining there have been unnoble proprietors of mines, who belonged to the class of merchants.
Commencement of a two-hourly service pattern by GWR marked the return of regular services to Okehampton for the first time since their withdrawal in 1972. There are plans to extend this to hourly.
Synonyms for commencement
Antonyms for commencement
Related Words
Word Forms
- commencements
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for commencement?
Common synonyms include rise, origin, beginning, start.
What is the opposite of commencement?
Possible antonyms include end, finish, middle, ending.
How do you use commencement in a sentence?
The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history.
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