Definition of Commencement

graduation ceremony in which diplomas or degrees are confirmed

Examples of Commencement in a sentence

Preparing her commencement speech, the Valedictorian wanted to find a moving quote to speak to her fellow graduates.  🔊

The commencement ceremony for those graduating from the nursing program will begin at 3 pm.  🔊

A commencement schedule was given to graduates so that they would know what time they should arrive.  🔊

In honor of her son’s high school graduation, the proud mother gave him a new car after the commencement ceremony.  🔊

The Dean’s task was to announce the students’ names as they walked across the commencement stage.  🔊

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