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commencement

/kəˈmɛnsmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does commencement mean?

noun

The act or ceremony of beginning something, especially a ceremony at which a degree or diploma is conferred on a graduate. A beginning or start.

Example

"The commencement of the new business venture was marked by a grand opening ceremony."

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