graduation

/ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/

UK: /ˌɡɹædjuˈeɪʃən/

graduation

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Definition

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

Etymology

From graduate + -ion.

Example Sentences

  • "The graduation ball was the students' chance to say goodbye to each other."
  • "After my graduation, I took a year out to travel, then went into an office job."
  • "graduation from AKB48"
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