English Dictionary

commencement

/kəˈmɛnsmənt/

noun

The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning. / The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.

The commencement of a new era brings hope and excitement.

意味（1）

The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning.

The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history.

意味（2）

The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.

意味（3）

A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university.