commencement

Meanings

• Noun

  The beginning or start of something.

  - "The commencement of the project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances."
  - "The commencement of a new school year is an exciting time for students."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəˈmɛnsmənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

beginning , dawn , origin , rise , start

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with commencement
encounter , comportment , discomfitment , mention

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Variants

List of all variants of commencement that leads to same result
commencement , commencements

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'commencer', meaning 'to begin'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the word 'commencement' in English was in the 14th century.

2. The term 'commencement exercise' was first used at Harvard University in 1743.

3. In some universities, the graduating class walks across a stage to receive their diplomas in a procession called a 'procession of the hoods'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inception: The beginning or start of something, similar to commencement but often used to refer to the initial stages of a project or idea.

2. Beginning: The start of something, synonymous with commencement but more general in meaning.

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Culture

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In academic and educational contexts, a commencement ceremony marks the end of a student's academic career and the beginning of their professional one. Graduates wear traditional academic regalia, and the ceremony often includes speeches, awards, and the presentation of diplomas.

How to Memorize "commencement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a starting line or the first page of a book to help remember the meaning of commencement.
   - Visualize the act of starting something new, such as planting a seed or turning on a light switch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'commencement' with the beginning of a new journey or adventure.
   - Think of the feeling of excitement and anticipation that comes with the start of something new.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-M-C' to remember the meaning of commencement: 'C' for 'beginning', 'M' for 'marking', and 'C' for 'the start'.

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