commencement
Pronunciation: [kəˈmɛnsmənt]
Word
Context: “education”
(noun) the beginning of something, often a celebration for students when they finish school. It’s a special event when students graduate from high school or college.
Example
The commencement ceremony was filled with excitement as students received their diplomas.
Example
Unfortunately, the commencement was canceled last year due to bad weather.
Example
When is your school's commencement this year?
Context: “time”
(noun) the starting point of an event or time period. It can refer to the very first moment that something begins.
Example
The commencement of the new school year is just around the corner.
Example
The commencement of the project was delayed because of unforeseen issues.
Example
What was the commencement date for the festival?
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