- the beginning or start of something, often used to refer specifically to a ceremony marking the start of a significant event or the conferral of degrees at an educational institution.
The school held a grand ceremony to celebrate the commencement of the students’ journey into the professional world, filled with speeches and anticipation for their future endeavors.
Start tacking to remember the definition of "commencement" the next time you hear it or read it.
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