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Uncommoncommencement
The correct spelling is commencement.
How to pronounce commencement
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/
nounIPA: /kəˈmɛnsmənt/
Say it like: Com-men-sem-ent
The correct spelling is commencement. The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing For example: "The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history."
Usage Examples
“The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing
- 2.The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.
- 3.A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university.
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