ceremony, ritual, observance, solemn act, ceremonial act, sacrament
commencement Synonym
Synonyme commencementbeginning - start - onset - outset - inception - initiation - launch - opening - kick-off - graduation ceremony - convocation
In modern usage, “commencement” most commonly refers to a formal graduation ceremony at schools, colleges, or universities where degrees or diplomas are officially conferred. It includes academic regalia, speeches, and the public recognition of students’ achievements as they complete their course of study. Historically and in more general contexts, the term also means the beginning or start of an event, process, or period of time. Thus, it can describe both the ceremonial end of an academic program and the formal start of a new phase in life or an undertaking.
Category: Education
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ceremony
ritual, rite, service, observance, formalities, proceedings, celebration, commemoration, function, event, occasion, performance, protocol, rite of passage
ritual, rite, service, observance, formalities, proceedings, celebration, commemoration, function, event, occasion, performance, protocol, rite of passage [x]
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commemoration
remembrance, memorial, observance, tribute, homage, remembrance ceremony, memorial service, act of remembrance
remembrance, memorial, observance, tribute, homage, remembrance ceremony, memorial service, act of remembrance [x]
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formalities
protocol, procedure, ceremonial, courtesies, amenities, niceties, conventions, observances, rituals
protocol, procedure, ceremonial, courtesies, amenities, niceties, conventions, observances, rituals [x]
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genesis
Entstehung, Ursprung, Beginn, Anfang, Schöpfung, Ursprungsgeschichte, Werdung, Geburt
Entstehung, Ursprung, Beginn, Anfang, Schöpfung, Ursprungsgeschichte, Werdung, Geburt [x]
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conception
notion, idea, concept, understanding, perception, view, belief, opinion, interpretation, formulation, design, plan, creation, inception, beginning, initiation, origin, formation, impregnation, fertili... [more]
notion, idea, concept, understanding, perception, view, belief, opinion, interpretation, formulation, design, plan, creation, inception, beginning, initiation, origin, formation, impregnation, fertilization [x]
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introduction
preface, foreword, prologue, opening, preamble, lead‑in, initiation, presentation, insertion, establishment, launch, outset, beginning
preface, foreword, prologue, opening, preamble, lead‑in, initiation, presentation, insertion, establishment, launch, outset, beginning [x]
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start
Beginn, Anfang, Startpunkt, Auftakt, Startschuss, Anlauf, Einstieg, Eröffnung, Ingangsetzung, Initiierung, Startphase, Startsignal, loslegen, anfangen, beginnen
Beginn, Anfang, Startpunkt, Auftakt, Startschuss, Anlauf, Einstieg, Eröffnung, Ingangsetzung, Initiierung, Startphase, Startsignal, loslegen, anfangen, beginnen [x]
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beginning
start, onset, outset, commencement, inception, origin, opening, launch, kickoff, initiation
start, onset, outset, commencement, inception, origin, opening, launch, kickoff, initiation [x]
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initiation
Einführung, Beginn, Start, Startschuss, Auftakt, Einleitung, Anstoß, Ingangsetzung, Aufnahme, Weihe, Einweihung, Aufnahmezeremonie, Weiheakt
Einführung, Beginn, Start, Startschuss, Auftakt, Einleitung, Anstoß, Ingangsetzung, Aufnahme, Weihe, Einweihung, Aufnahmezeremonie, Weiheakt [x]
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Ceremony
origination
creation, formation, inception, initiation, generation, beginning, start, commencement, establishment, development, emergence, introduction, founding, launch, outset, conception
creation, formation, inception, initiation, generation, beginning, start, commencement, establishment, development, emergence, introduction, founding, launch, outset, conception [x]
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Finance
inception
beginning, start, onset, commencement, initiation, origin, outset, birth, genesis, launch, introduction, formation, creation
beginning, start, onset, commencement, initiation, origin, outset, birth, genesis, launch, introduction, formation, creation [x]
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Concept
opening the way
paving the way, clearing the way, making way, enabling, facilitating, preparing the ground, setting the stage, laying the groundwork
paving the way, clearing the way, making way, enabling, facilitating, preparing the ground, setting the stage, laying the groundwork [x]
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Development
