Definition of commencement in English:

commencement

noun kəˈmɛnsm(ə)ntkəˈmɛnsmənt

1The beginning of something.
the commencement of the trial
训练开始时。
mass noun the date of commencement
开始日期。
Example sentencesExamples
- The date of commencement will be confirmed once people have indicated an interest in taking part.
- The temple has a record of these jewels, which are taken out of the safe a few days prior to the commencement of the festival.
- They were presently waiting for the commencement of work on the extension to the kitchen.
- The book takes the form of a diary or journal, complete with dates at the commencement of alternate short chapters.
- Sources said money was not a problem for the commencement of the project.
- She sat there for a while, in total silence, awaiting the commencement of the boy's game.
- The project is scheduled for completion in five years from the date of commencement of work.
- This appeal turns upon the trial Judge's decision to admit that document in evidence as part of the Crowns case at the very commencement of the trial.
- Please note that you must have written permission from your parents before commencement of training.
- They both urged their members to remain calm as they waited for management to set dates for the commencement of negotiations.
- That date has two significances, but, critically, it is the date of the commencement of the new preference regime.
- It was lit before the commencement of the meeting and burned throughout.
- The year also saw the commencement of a major property development programme throughout the region.
- At the commencement of the next song, the girl turns around to face her partner.
- A date in September has yet to be confirmed for the commencement of services for in-patients.
- At the commencement of the trial, the parties had settled the child custody and access issues.
- Participants signed a research consent form before commencement of the session.
- Mr Bradley also refused to be drawn on a deadline for the commencement or a finishing date for the road.
- One of the keys to avoiding construction pitfalls is to obtain all permits before the commencement of work.
- March this year saw the second trial phase and the commencement of full production.
Synonyms
beginning, start, starting point, opening, outset, onset, launch, initiation, inception, birth, dawn, origin
day one
informal kick-off
2North American A ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on university or high-school students.
〈北美〉（大学或高中的）毕业典礼；学位授予典礼
as modifier a commencement address
毕业典礼上的致辞。
Example sentencesExamples
- Then, in great precession we walked out to the field for commencement accompanied by bagpipes.
- Slowly but surely, the year wound down to the inevitable graduation and commencement.
- I guess the nuns must have asked for a beautiful day for our commencement.
- It used to be statesmen and academics who delivered commencement speeches.
- He must have advisers who can tell him that we use commencements to bring out the best in young people.
- They captured him speaking at the commencement ceremony at Harvard University.
- I had the honor of addressing a commencement class today at Harvard University Law School.
- We do an enormous number of commencements and summer festivals - the Philadelphia Folk Festival and Newport Folk, Newport Jazz.
- The friend had been given an honorary degree at her commencement.
- For example, commencements of overseas students in Australian universities in IT courses increased.
- The honorary degree will be conferred during commencement weekend this May.
- I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world.
- Asian University hosted its annual commencement ceremony last week.
- Isn't that also in the ‘tradition’ of college commencements?
- After commencement, Nolan sought out her and her family so he could congratulate her.
- For various reasons, not all graduates can or do attend their commencement ceremony.
- The two would get together at each commencement to compare their graduate tallies.
- The scene during commencement, however, defied portrayals of a divided campus.
- In a recent commencement address, she gave graduates a few keys to being a well-rounded person.
- When we heard those stirring speeches at last spring's commencements, we left with optimistic determination that this was going to be our year.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from the verb commencier (see commence).

Definition of commencement in US English:

commencement

nounkəˈmensməntkəˈmɛnsmənt

1usually in singular A beginning or start.
at the commencement of training
训练开始时。
Example sentencesExamples
- They were presently waiting for the commencement of work on the extension to the kitchen.
- At the commencement of the next song, the girl turns around to face her partner.
- The date of commencement will be confirmed once people have indicated an interest in taking part.
- One of the keys to avoiding construction pitfalls is to obtain all permits before the commencement of work.
- That date has two significances, but, critically, it is the date of the commencement of the new preference regime.
- Please note that you must have written permission from your parents before commencement of training.
- The year also saw the commencement of a major property development programme throughout the region.
- The book takes the form of a diary or journal, complete with dates at the commencement of alternate short chapters.
- She sat there for a while, in total silence, awaiting the commencement of the boy's game.
- March this year saw the second trial phase and the commencement of full production.
- It was lit before the commencement of the meeting and burned throughout.
- A date in September has yet to be confirmed for the commencement of services for in-patients.
- The project is scheduled for completion in five years from the date of commencement of work.
- Mr Bradley also refused to be drawn on a deadline for the commencement or a finishing date for the road.
- They both urged their members to remain calm as they waited for management to set dates for the commencement of negotiations.
- Sources said money was not a problem for the commencement of the project.
- Participants signed a research consent form before commencement of the session.
- The temple has a record of these jewels, which are taken out of the safe a few days prior to the commencement of the festival.
- At the commencement of the trial, the parties had settled the child custody and access issues.
- This appeal turns upon the trial Judge's decision to admit that document in evidence as part of the Crowns case at the very commencement of the trial.
Synonyms
beginning, start, starting point, opening, outset, onset, launch, initiation, inception, birth, dawn, origin
2North American A ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
〈北美〉（大学或高中的）毕业典礼；学位授予典礼
as modifier a commencement address
毕业典礼上的致辞。
Example sentencesExamples
- After commencement, Nolan sought out her and her family so he could congratulate her.
- We do an enormous number of commencements and summer festivals - the Philadelphia Folk Festival and Newport Folk, Newport Jazz.
- For example, commencements of overseas students in Australian universities in IT courses increased.
- It used to be statesmen and academics who delivered commencement speeches.
- In a recent commencement address, she gave graduates a few keys to being a well-rounded person.
- Asian University hosted its annual commencement ceremony last week.
- Then, in great precession we walked out to the field for commencement accompanied by bagpipes.
- Isn't that also in the ‘tradition’ of college commencements?
- The two would get together at each commencement to compare their graduate tallies.
- The scene during commencement, however, defied portrayals of a divided campus.
- I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world.
- Slowly but surely, the year wound down to the inevitable graduation and commencement.
- He must have advisers who can tell him that we use commencements to bring out the best in young people.
- The friend had been given an honorary degree at her commencement.
- For various reasons, not all graduates can or do attend their commencement ceremony.
- I guess the nuns must have asked for a beautiful day for our commencement.
- The honorary degree will be conferred during commencement weekend this May.
- They captured him speaking at the commencement ceremony at Harvard University.
- I had the honor of addressing a commencement class today at Harvard University Law School.
- When we heard those stirring speeches at last spring's commencements, we left with optimistic determination that this was going to be our year.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from the verb commencier (see commence).

词汇	commencement
释义	Definition of commencement in English: commencement noun kəˈmɛnsm(ə)ntkəˈmɛnsmənt 1The beginning of something. the commencement of the trial 训练开始时。 mass noun the date of commencement 开始日期。 Example sentencesExamples The date of commencement will be confirmed once people have indicated an interest in taking part. The temple has a record of these jewels, which are taken out of the safe a few days prior to the commencement of the festival. They were presently waiting for the commencement of work on the extension to the kitchen. The book takes the form of a diary or journal, complete with dates at the commencement of alternate short chapters. Sources said money was not a problem for the commencement of the project. She sat there for a while, in total silence, awaiting the commencement of the boy's game. The project is scheduled for completion in five years from the date of commencement of work. This appeal turns upon the trial Judge's decision to admit that document in evidence as part of the Crowns case at the very commencement of the trial. Please note that you must have written permission from your parents before commencement of training. They both urged their members to remain calm as they waited for management to set dates for the commencement of negotiations. That date has two significances, but, critically, it is the date of the commencement of the new preference regime. It was lit before the commencement of the meeting and burned throughout. The year also saw the commencement of a major property development programme throughout the region. At the commencement of the next song, the girl turns around to face her partner. A date in September has yet to be confirmed for the commencement of services for in-patients. At the commencement of the trial, the parties had settled the child custody and access issues. Participants signed a research consent form before commencement of the session. Mr Bradley also refused to be drawn on a deadline for the commencement or a finishing date for the road. One of the keys to avoiding construction pitfalls is to obtain all permits before the commencement of work. March this year saw the second trial phase and the commencement of full production. Synonyms beginning, start, starting point, opening, outset, onset, launch, initiation, inception, birth, dawn, origin day one informal kick-off 2North American A ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on university or high-school students. 〈北美〉（大学或高中的）毕业典礼；学位授予典礼 as modifier a commencement address 毕业典礼上的致辞。 Example sentencesExamples Then, in great precession we walked out to the field for commencement accompanied by bagpipes. Slowly but surely, the year wound down to the inevitable graduation and commencement. I guess the nuns must have asked for a beautiful day for our commencement. It used to be statesmen and academics who delivered commencement speeches. He must have advisers who can tell him that we use commencements to bring out the best in young people. They captured him speaking at the commencement ceremony at Harvard University. I had the honor of addressing a commencement class today at Harvard University Law School. We do an enormous number of commencements and summer festivals - the Philadelphia Folk Festival and Newport Folk, Newport Jazz. The friend had been given an honorary degree at her commencement. For example, commencements of overseas students in Australian universities in IT courses increased. The honorary degree will be conferred during commencement weekend this May. I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. Asian University hosted its annual commencement ceremony last week. Isn't that also in the ‘tradition’ of college commencements? After commencement, Nolan sought out her and her family so he could congratulate her. For various reasons, not all graduates can or do attend their commencement ceremony. The two would get together at each commencement to compare their graduate tallies. The scene during commencement, however, defied portrayals of a divided campus. In a recent commencement address, she gave graduates a few keys to being a well-rounded person. When we heard those stirring speeches at last spring's commencements, we left with optimistic determination that this was going to be our year. Origin Middle English: from Old French, from the verb commencier (see commence). Definition of commencement in US English: commencement nounkəˈmensməntkəˈmɛnsmənt 1usually in singular A beginning or start. at the commencement of training 训练开始时。 Example sentencesExamples They were presently waiting for the commencement of work on the extension to the kitchen. At the commencement of the next song, the girl turns around to face her partner. The date of commencement will be confirmed once people have indicated an interest in taking part. One of the keys to avoiding construction pitfalls is to obtain all permits before the commencement of work. That date has two significances, but, critically, it is the date of the commencement of the new preference regime. Please note that you must have written permission from your parents before commencement of training. The year also saw the commencement of a major property development programme throughout the region. The book takes the form of a diary or journal, complete with dates at the commencement of alternate short chapters. She sat there for a while, in total silence, awaiting the commencement of the boy's game. March this year saw the second trial phase and the commencement of full production. It was lit before the commencement of the meeting and burned throughout. A date in September has yet to be confirmed for the commencement of services for in-patients. The project is scheduled for completion in five years from the date of commencement of work. Mr Bradley also refused to be drawn on a deadline for the commencement or a finishing date for the road. They both urged their members to remain calm as they waited for management to set dates for the commencement of negotiations. Sources said money was not a problem for the commencement of the project. Participants signed a research consent form before commencement of the session. The temple has a record of these jewels, which are taken out of the safe a few days prior to the commencement of the festival. At the commencement of the trial, the parties had settled the child custody and access issues. This appeal turns upon the trial Judge's decision to admit that document in evidence as part of the Crowns case at the very commencement of the trial. Synonyms beginning, start, starting point, opening, outset, onset, launch, initiation, inception, birth, dawn, origin 2North American A ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students. 〈北美〉（大学或高中的）毕业典礼；学位授予典礼 as modifier a commencement address 毕业典礼上的致辞。 Example sentencesExamples After commencement, Nolan sought out her and her family so he could congratulate her. We do an enormous number of commencements and summer festivals - the Philadelphia Folk Festival and Newport Folk, Newport Jazz. For example, commencements of overseas students in Australian universities in IT courses increased. It used to be statesmen and academics who delivered commencement speeches. In a recent commencement address, she gave graduates a few keys to being a well-rounded person. Asian University hosted its annual commencement ceremony last week. Then, in great precession we walked out to the field for commencement accompanied by bagpipes. Isn't that also in the ‘tradition’ of college commencements? The two would get together at each commencement to compare their graduate tallies. The scene during commencement, however, defied portrayals of a divided campus. I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. Slowly but surely, the year wound down to the inevitable graduation and commencement. He must have advisers who can tell him that we use commencements to bring out the best in young people. The friend had been given an honorary degree at her commencement. For various reasons, not all graduates can or do attend their commencement ceremony. I guess the nuns must have asked for a beautiful day for our commencement. The honorary degree will be conferred during commencement weekend this May. They captured him speaking at the commencement ceremony at Harvard University. I had the honor of addressing a commencement class today at Harvard University Law School. When we heard those stirring speeches at last spring's commencements, we left with optimistic determination that this was going to be our year. Origin Middle English: from Old French, from the verb commencier (see commence).
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