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admittance

/ədˈmɪt.n̩s/

Meanings
  • Noun or Verb

    The act of allowing someone or something to enter or come into a place or position.

    - "The admittance fee for the museum is $10."
    - "The committee granted admittance to the new member."
    - "He was denied admittance to the exclusive club."
  • Noun

    Acknowledgment or recognition of a truth or fact.

    - "Her admittance of guilt was a crucial step in the healing process."
    - "The report included an admittance of errors."
    - "His confession was a sign of admittance and remorse."

Synonyms

access , admission , entrance , initiation
Rhymes
Words rhyming with admittance
commitment , admission , emission
Variants
List of all variants of admittance that leads to same result
admittance , admittances
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'admittere' which means 'to allow to enter'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'admittance' is often used in the context of universities and schools to refer to the process of being accepted into a program.

  2. In some countries, admittance to certain professions or organizations requires a background check or an interview.

  3. The term 'admittance ticket' refers to a ticket that grants entry to a performance, exhibition, or event.


Related Concepts
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  1. Access: Related concept. Access refers to the ability to approach or enter a place or system. It is often used interchangeably with admittance.

  2. Permission: Related concept. Permission is the act of giving someone the authority to do something. It is a necessary component of admittance.


Culture
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Admittance has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of gaining entry to a place or acknowledging a truth. In art, admittance is often depicted as a gateway or a threshold leading to new experiences or revelations.

How to Memorize "admittance"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a gate or a door opening to allow someone or something to enter. Imagine the feeling of being granted admittance and the sense of relief or excitement that comes with it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'admittance' with the image of a key or a ticket, which grants access to a place or experience.
    - Create a mental image of a person being granted admittance to a special event or place.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym A-D-M-I-T-T-A-N-C-E to remember the definition of admittance: Allows-D entry-Makes-It-Temporary-Acknowledges-New-Comers-Enter.


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