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I grew up very differently than a lot of other people in my hometown in Mississippi. But I can't imagine my life any other way. I flew home and surprised my best friend at his graduation, and I remember turning to my mom and saying, 'My graduation was so much cooler than this.' I had Melissa Joan Hart give my commencement speech.
Taylor Spreitler

Meaning of "commencement" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COMMENCEMENT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COMMENCEMENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Commencement is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COMMENCEMENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Commencement

Commencement may refer to: ▪ Graduation, the ceremony at which students receive academic degrees ▪ "Commencement" ▪ Commencement, by Deadsy ▪ Commencement, a novel by J. Courtney Sullivan about Smith College ▪ "Commencement", a season 4 episode of Smallville ▪ The process by which a United Kingdom Act of Parliament takes effect...

Definition of commencement in the English dictionary

The first definition of commencement in the dictionary is the beginning; start. Other definition of commencement is a ceremony for the presentation of awards at secondary schools. Commencement is also a ceremony for the conferment of academic degrees.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COMMENCEMENT


advancement
ədˈvɑːnsmənt
advertisement
ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt
announcement
əˈnaʊnsmənt
assessment
əˈsɛsmənt
basement
ˈbeɪsmənt
convincement
kənˈvɪnsmənt
denouncement
dɪˈnaʊnsmənt
disentrancement
ˌdɪsɪnˈtrɑːnsmənt
endorsement
ɪnˈdɔːsmənt
enforcement
ɪnˈfɔːsmənt
enhancement
ɪnˈhɑːnsmənt
enouncement
ɪˈnaʊnsmənt
entrancement
ɪnˈtrɑːnsmənt
evincement
ɪˈvɪnsmənt
incensement
ɪnˈsɛnsmənt
placement
ˈpleɪsmənt
pronouncement
prəˈnaʊnsmənt
recommencement
ˌriːkəˈmɛnsmənt
renouncement
rɪˈnaʊnsmənt
replacement
rɪˈpleɪsmənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COMMENCEMENT

commence
commencer
commend
commendable
commendableness
commendably
commendam
commendation
commendator
commendatory
commender
commensal
commensalism
commensality
commensally
commensurability
commensurable
commensurably
commensurate
commensurately

WORDS THAT END LIKE COMMENCEMENT

abonnement
achievement
agreement
amusement
apartment
arrangement
element
engagement
implement
improvement
infringement
involvement
management
measurement
movement
requirement
retirement
settlement
statement
supplement
unit of measurement

Synonyms and antonyms of commencement in the English dictionary of synonyms

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SYNONYMS OF «COMMENCEMENT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «commencement» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of commencement

Translation of «commencement» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COMMENCEMENT

Find out the translation of commencement to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of commencement from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «commencement» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

开始
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

comienzo
570 millions of speakers

English

commencement
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रारंभ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بدء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

начало
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

início
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আরম্ভ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

début
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Permulaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Beginn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

開始
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

시작
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wiwitan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bắt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொடங்கப்பட்ட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रारंभ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

başlangıç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

inizio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rozpoczęcie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

початок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

începerea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

έναρξη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aanvang
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

påbörjande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Iverksettelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of commencement

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMMENCEMENT»

The term «commencement» is very widely used and occupies the 17.229 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COMMENCEMENT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about commencement

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10 QUOTES WITH «COMMENCEMENT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word commencement.
1
Gautam Adani
The commencement of coal mining at Parsa Kente is a milestone event in coal mining sector.
2
Robert James Graves
From the very commencement the student should set out to witness the progress and effects of sickness and ought to persevere in the daily observation of disease during the whole period of his studies.
3
Chang-Rae Lee
I don't believe complete assimilation is possible, at least not for anyone who has an active, open mind. Every step, every entry into the flows of existence can be seen as a beginning, a commencement of a brand new way of seeing oneself in the world. This is the case for everyone.
4
Robert Orben
A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that 'individuality' is the key to success.
5
Joe Slovo
The whole of that part of Southern Africa which is controlled by racial minorities is experiencing either consistent and regular guerilla activity or is faced with advanced preparation for its commencement.
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Taylor Spreitler
I grew up very differently than a lot of other people in my hometown in Mississippi. But I can't imagine my life any other way. I flew home and surprised my best friend at his graduation, and I remember turning to my mom and saying, 'My graduation was so much cooler than this.' I had Melissa Joan Hart give my commencement speech.
7
Charles Sturt
The year 1826 was remarkable for the commencement of one of those fearful droughts to which we have reason to believe the climate of New South Wales is periodically subject.
8
Garry Trudeau
Commencement speeches were invented largely in the belief that outgoing college students should never be released into the world until they have been properly sedated.
9
Paul Tsongas
A commencement is a time of joy. It is also a time of melancholy. But then again, so is life.
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Paul Tsongas
It was a myth that's often perpetuated at commencement that holds that only hope and promise lie beyond the halls of academe. Don't worry, be happy. Everything is fine.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMMENCEMENT»

Discover the use of commencement in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to commencement and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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10 1⁄2 Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Said
Based on the author's 2011 Class Day Speech at Dartmouth College, provides humorous and unconventional advice for graduates of all ages on attaining happiness and success in life.
Charles Wheelan, 2012
2
Commencement of Insolvency Proceedings
This volume addresses the commencement of insolvency proceedings over business debtors and the conditions in which they may arise. It explains the types of proceedings available and the participants involved.
Dennis Faber, Niels Vermunt, Jason Kilborn, 2012
3
Commencement
From the Trade Paperback edition.
J. Courtney Sullivan, 2009
4
American Commencement: Graduation Speeches That Inspired a ...
A nationally respected educator compiles seventeen graduation speeches on faith, freedom, and character from the early days of America to inspire the next generation of U.S. leaders.
Michael Farris, 2011
5
Naval history of the United States, from the commencement of ...
Thomas Clark. 232 OF THE UNITED STATES 181311 tured were gun vessels mounting from 1 to 3 guns each. They were transporting troops to Kingston. The number of prisoners amounted to 264, of whom 222 were soldiers. The American  ...
Thomas Clark, 1814
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Commencement
Ronica McBride possesses The Sting -- Class A psychic powers that guarantee her position as a future leader of the interplanetary Com.
Roby James, 2000
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Graduation moments: wisdom and inspiration from the best ...
Graduation is a high moment in everyone's life.
Jan Price, 2004
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Onward!: 25 Years of Advice, Exhortation, and Inspiration ...
INTRODUCTION Commencement speeches have a bad reputation. Robert Novak, speaking at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, once remarked, "Graduation day — the high point of college. The commencement speech — the ...
Peter Smith, 2000
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History of Europe from the Commencement of the French ...
Sir Archibald Alison. CONTENTS OF VOLUME VII. CHAPTER LI. BsiTiaR Emimbe in India pkiob to Lord Wellesley's Admikistba- iion. Geographical, Physical, Moral, and Political State of the British Empire in India — Character and Qualities of ...
Sir Archibald Alison, 1843
10
Memoires of the reign of George III. to the commencement of ...
William Belsham. Trials of Hardy, &c. for High Treason — Mr. Pitt examined as an Evidence — His incredible Want of Recolleclien. Lord Alacartneys Embassy to China. Transactions in Poland — Filial Partition of that Kingdom. Political ...
William Belsham, 1802

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMMENCEMENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term commencement is used in the context of the following news items.
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Globant Announces Commencement of Secondary Offering
SAN FRANCISCO, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant S.A. GLOB, -4.23% a new-breed technology services provider focused on delivering ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
2
Volunteer for Summer Commencement 2015
UC faculty, staff and students are encouraged to volunteer at the Aug. 8 Commencement ceremony. Deadline to sign up is July 21. «University of Cincinnati, Jul 15»
3
KS Energy jack-up contract cancelled prior to commencement
Singapore: KS Energy has announced that a contract signed in March via Indonesian subsidiary, PT Atlantic Oilfield Services together with its joint operation ... «Splash 247, Jul 15»
4
TRW Automotive Inc. Announces the Commencement of …
LIVONIA, Mich., July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- TRW Automotive Inc. (the "Company") announced today that it is soliciting (the "Solicitations") from registered ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
5
LU confers 1752 degrees at commencement
Below are Lamar's spring 2015 graduates and their majors, listed according to their hometowns. The list is based on information provided by ... «TheRecordLive.com, Jul 15»
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FOX NFL Reporter, Alumna Pam Oliver Keynotes FAMU's Summer …
... Oliver to keep her on its sideline reporting team for another two years. Oliver will keynote FAMU's commencement ceremony on August 7th. «WFSU, Jul 15»
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Commencement Bank makes stock announcement
Commencement Bank, which maintains a presence in downtown Enumclaw, ... “We are very pleased that Commencement Bank has been ... «Enumclaw Courier-Herald, Jul 15»
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Boat collision in Tacoma's Commencement Bay leaves 1 missing, 1 …
As a boater motors by, foreground, the crew of the Coast Guard cutter Swordfish searches Sunday morning between Point Defiance Park and ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jul 15»
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1 missing after boats collide in Commencement Bay
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - The U.S. Coast Guard says crews are searching in Commencement Bay for a man who went missing after two boats ... «KOMO News, Jul 15»
10
What a day! Commencement, July 4 celebrated together
That's how the Board of Visitors, the president, faculty and students of William & Mary spent the Fourth of July – and Commencement – for much ... «William and Mary News, Jul 15»

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