admission

Definition

The act or practice of admitting.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin admissio, admissionis; compare French admission. See admit.

Example Sentences

• "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have ended months of intense speculation by announcing they are expecting their first child, but were forced to share their news earlier than hoped because of the Duchess's admission to hospital on Monday."
• "I request admission for two adults."
• "UK cinema admissions are set to hit their lowest level since records began almost a century ago, with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic wiping almost £1bn from box office sales."