Found 3 items, similar to commencement.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: commencement awal
English → English (WordNet) Definition: commencement commencement n 1: the time at which something is supposed to begin; “they got an early start”; “she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her” [syn: beginning, first, outset, get-go, start, kickoff, starting time, showtime, offset] [ant: middle, end] 2: an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred [syn: commencement exercise , commencement ceremony, graduation, graduation exercise ] 3: the act of starting something; “he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations” [syn: beginning, start] [ant: finish]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Commencement Commencement \Com*mence"ment\, n. [F. commencement.] 1. The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; rise; origin; beginning; start. [1913 Webster] The time of Henry VII. . . . nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed “modern history.” --Hallam. [1913 Webster] 2. The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others. [1913 Webster]