commencement

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Synonyms: recommencement, commencements

Antonyms: recommencement, commencements

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Noun

1. The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the [[beginning]].
2. {{lb|en|education}} The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.
3. {{lb|en|education}} A [[graduation]] [[ceremony]], from a school, college or university. Sometimes before the actual graduation.

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