graduation
noun
grad·u·a·tion
ˌgra-jə-ˈwā-shən 
1
: a mark on an instrument or vessel indicating degrees or quantity
also
: these marks
2
a
: the award or acceptance of an academic degree or diploma
b
3
: arrangement in degrees or ranks
Examples of graduation in a Sentence
He joined the navy after graduation.
We had a party to celebrate her graduation from high school.
They took lots of pictures at their son's graduation.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
It’s backed by over 2,300 five-star ratings from shoppers who have worn it to Disney World, rehearsal dinners, graduation ceremonies and more thanks to its versatile yet chic design and ample color options.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Additionally, as concerns over the cost of a college degree grow, students are placing greater emphasis on gaining employability skills and securing a job after graduation when selecting schools.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
After graduation from art school, af Klint found work painting conventional portraits and landscapes.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Graduation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graduation. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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graduation
noun
grad·u·a·tion
ˌgraj-ə-ˈwā-shən
1
: a mark or the marks on an instrument or container indicating degrees or quantity
2
a
: an act or process of graduating
b
: the ceremony marking the completion by a student of a course of study at a school or college : commencement
3
: arrangement in degrees or ranks
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