noun
- plural of commencement; beginnings or starts of something
- graduation ceremonies at schools or universities
Usage: academic
Examples
- The commencements of several new projects were announced this week.
- Spring commencements at local colleges will be held in May.
- The university scheduled multiple commencements to accommodate all graduates.
- These commencements mark the beginning of a new era for the company.
- Family members traveled from across the country to attend the commencements.
- The commencements of the construction phases were delayed by weather.