commencement

• Substantiv, das den Beginn von etwas bezeichnet oder die feierliche Verleihung akademischer Grade bzw. den Abschluss eines Studiums.

A noun referring to the beginning or start of something, or a ceremony at which academic degrees or diplomas are conferred.

1. Beginning or startB2formal

   The moment or time when something begins.

   Anfang

   • The commencement of the project is scheduled for next Monday.
   • We are preparing for the commencement of the new academic year.
   • The commencement of the ceremony was delayed by an hour.

   Synonymebeginningdawninceptioninitiationkickofflaunchonsetopeningoriginoutsetstart

   Antonymecessationclosecompletionconclusionendfinishtermination

2. Graduation ceremonyB1formalamerican

   A formal event at which academic degrees or diplomas are awarded to students.

   Abschlussfeier

   • She wore a cap and gown for her college commencement.
   • The commencement speaker was a famous author.
   • Family and friends gathered to celebrate the commencement.

   Synonymeconvocationgraduation

3. Act of startingB2formal

   The action or process of initiating something.

   Beginn

   • The commencement of negotiations brought hope for peace.
   • The commencement of the investigation was announced yesterday.
   • The commencement of the new policy will take effect next month.

   Synonymebeginninginceptioninitiationlaunchonsetopeningstart

   Antonymecessationcompletionconclusionendingfinishtermination