commencement ceremony

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commencement ceremony

The students wear caps and gowns at their commencement ceremony.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred: A formal event, typically held at a school, college, or university, to mark the completion of studies and the awarding of degrees or diplomas to graduates.
Usage
  • The term "commencement ceremony" is a formal and specific term for a graduation event. It is used in official contexts by educational institutions.
  • It is often simply called "commencement." The word "commencement" itself suggests a beginning, symbolizing that graduation is the start of a new chapter for the graduates.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The university's commencement ceremony will be held in the main auditorium.
    • All graduating seniors must attend the commencement ceremony to receive their diplomas.
    • Her parents flew in to watch her walk across the stage at the commencement ceremony.
Advanced Usage
  • "to preside over a commencement ceremony": To be the official leader or host of the graduation event.
    • The college president will preside over the commencement ceremony.
  • "commencement ceremony program": The printed schedule or booklet for the graduation event.
    • The valedictorian's name is listed in the commencement ceremony program.
Variants and Related Words
  • Commencement (n): Often used interchangeably with "commencement ceremony" to mean the graduation event itself.
    • We have tickets for the commencement.
  • Graduation (n): A more general term for the act of completing a course of study or the ceremony marking it.
    • The graduation party is after the ceremony.
  • Convocation (n): A formal assembly at a university, which can sometimes refer to a graduation ceremony.
Synonyms
  • Graduation ceremony: The most common direct synonym.
  • Commencement exercises: A formal, slightly older-fashioned term for the event.
Related Phrases
  • To walk at commencement: To participate in the graduation ceremony.
    • She decided to walk at commencement even though she finished her classes in December.
  • Commencement speaker: The person who gives the main speech at the ceremony.
    • The famous author was this year's commencement speaker.
commencement ceremony

The students wear caps and gowns at their commencement ceremony.

Noun
  1. an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred

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