graduation

noun

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

A commencement ceremony.

(sciences) A marking (e.g., on a container) indicating a measurement on a scale, usually one of many such markings; the making of such marks.

(Japanese entertainment) The action or process of leaving a group.

The exposure of a liquid in large surfaces to the air, so as to hasten its evaporation.

Roots

gradusgrad- · Latin · step, degree

Synonyms for graduation

commencementn gradationn ceremonyn convocationn solemnizationn

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