English dictionary

commencement

noun

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

noun

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of starting something

noun

  1. an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred

noun

  1. the time at which something is supposed to begin

Example sentences

he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations
they got an early start
she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her

Synonyms

beginning start graduation first outset kickoff showtime offset
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