graduation
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uˈeɪ noun
1.
an act of graduating; the state of being graduated.
2.
the ceremony of conferring degrees or diplomas, as at a college or school.
3.
arrangement in degrees, levels, or ranks.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the act of graduating or the state of being graduated |
| 2. | the ceremony at which school or college degrees and diplomas are conferred |
| 3. | a mark or division or all the marks or divisions that indicate measure on an instrument or vessel |
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Word Origin & History
graduation
late 15c., in alchemy, "tempering, refining of something to a certain degree," from graduate (q.v.). General sense of "dividing into degrees" is from 1590s; meaning "action of receiving or giving an academic degree" is from 1630s; in reference to the ceremony where a degree is given, from 1850s.
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Example sentences
But as he prepared his résumé after graduation he omitted his boldest accomplishment.
Still, they continue to have the lowest high school and college graduation rates.
Graduation came the next day, with speeches and music from the recruit depot band.
He'll also receive an honorary degree at the graduation event.
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