noun

graduation

graduation, commencement, marking

Her graduation is next month.

Her graduation is next month.

Graduation from university is a great achievement.

Graduation from university is a great achievement.

((from sth.)) graduation from a place Her graduation from Oxford was a proud day.

Synonyms: commencement, convocation

From Latin 'gradus' meaning 'step' or 'degree', with the suffix '-ation' indicating an action or process.

Imagine taking gradual steps up to a stage to receive your degree. The word 'grade' is inside it.

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