commencement

UK
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/
US
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/

Translations

commencementnoun
commencements
pl
UK
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/
US
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/
The commencement of the project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Начало проекта было отложено из-за непредвиденных обстоятельств.
The commencement ceremony will be held in the main auditorium.
Выпускной будет проходить в главном зале.
Additional translations
отправная точка
commencementadjective
UK
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/
US
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/
Used attributively, non-gradable.

Definitions

commencementnoun
A ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
The university's commencement was held in the main auditorium, where hundreds of students received their diplomas.
The beginning or start of something.
The commencement of the new project was marked by a team meeting to outline the objectives.
commencementadjective
Relating to or associated with a graduation ceremony.
The commencement address was both humorous and inspiring.
Designating or relating to the time when something begins; starting.
The contract specifies a commencement date for construction.