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commencement (noun)

The formal or official beginning of something, such as an event, process, or period. It is also commonly used to refer specifically to a ceremony where degrees or diplomas are conferred upon graduating students.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Commence' as 'Come on, let's start!' The 'ment' turns the action into the 'event' (the ceremony).

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'commencement' as a verb. → Using 'commence' as the verb.

Spelling it as 'comencement'. → Commencement.

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