graduation

/,grædju'eiʃən/
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graduation

The student proudly holds her diploma at her graduation ceremony.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of arranging in grades or stages: The process of dividing something into a series of levels or steps.
    • A mark or line indicating a measurement: A small line on an instrument, such as a ruler or measuring cup, that shows a specific unit of measurement.
    • The ceremony where academic degrees or diplomas are awarded: A formal event at which students receive their diplomas or degrees after completing a course of study.
    • The successful completion of a program of study: The act of finishing a course or program at a school, college, or university.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The graduation of the thermometer's scale was very precise. (The marking of measurement lines on the thermometer was very precise.)
    • Look at the graduations on the beaker to measure the liquid accurately. (Look at the measurement lines on the beaker to measure the liquid accurately.)
    • Her graduation from university was a proud moment for her family. (Her completion of her university studies was a proud moment for her family.)
    • We attended my sister's graduation ceremony last spring. (We attended the ceremony where my sister received her diploma last spring.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To be present at one's graduation": To attend the ceremony where one receives their diploma.
    • All her grandparents were present at her graduation.
  • "Graduation requirements": The specific courses and credits a student must complete to be eligible to graduate.
    • He worked hard to meet all the graduation requirements.
Variants and Related Words
  • Graduate (verb): To successfully complete a course of study and receive a degree or diploma.
    • She will graduate next year.
  • Graduate (noun): A person who has successfully completed a course of study.
    • He is a graduate of Harvard Law School.
  • Post-graduation (adj/noun): Referring to the period or activities after completing a degree.
    • She is considering her post-graduation options.
Synonyms
  • Commencement: A ceremony where degrees or diplomas are conferred (often used synonymously with 'graduation ceremony').
  • Completion: The action of finishing something, such as a course.
  • Conferral: The act of granting a degree.
Related Phrases
  • Graduation day: The specific day on which the graduation ceremony is held.
    • Graduation day is finally here!
  • Graduation cap and gown: The traditional academic dress worn at a graduation ceremony.
    • The students all looked smart in their graduation caps and gowns.
graduation

The student proudly holds her diploma at her graduation ceremony.

Noun
  1. the act of arranging in grades
  2. a line (as on a vessel or ruler) that marks a measurement
    • the ruler had 16 graduations per inch
  3. an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred
  4. the successful completion of a program of study