graduation

• Nom désignant l'action ou la cérémonie de remise d'un diplôme ou d'un grade académique à la fin d'un cursus d'études, ainsi que le fait d'être diplômé.

A noun referring to the act or ceremony of receiving an academic degree or diploma upon completing a course of study.

1. Completion of studiesA2formal

   The act of successfully completing a course of study at a school, college, or university.

   Obtention du diplôme

   • Her graduation from university was a proud moment for the family.
   • He attended his son's high school graduation ceremony.
   • After graduation, she started looking for a job.

2. CeremonyA2formal

   A formal event where degrees or diplomas are conferred upon graduates.

   Cérémonie de remise des diplômes

   • The graduation will be held in the main auditorium.
   • She wore a cap and gown for her graduation.
   • Many relatives came to celebrate the graduation.

   Synonymescommencementcommencement ceremonyconvocation

3. Marking or divisionB2formal

   A mark or division on a scale or measuring instrument.

   Graduation (division d'une échelle)

   • The thermometer has graduations for each degree.
   • The ruler's graduations are in millimeters.
   • Check the graduations on the measuring cup carefully.

   Synonymescalibrationdivisiongradationmarktick