Commencement
noun
The beginning or start of something.
They wished to mark the commencement of their business venture with a small celebration.
Often appears as...
- at the commencement
- commencement of operation
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Formal
noun
A ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on university or college students.
Peter was excited to wear his cap and gown for the commencement ceremony at his university.
Often appears as...
- commencement ceremony
- commencement address
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Formal
Academic
noun
The day or moment an event or law is due to begin.
The commencement of the new policy will be on the first of next month.
Often appears as...
- commencement order
- commencement notice
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The beginning or start of something.
They wished to mark the commencement of their business venture with a small celebration.
Often appears as...
- at the commencement
- commencement of operation
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on university or college students.
Peter was excited to wear his cap and gown for the commencement ceremony at his university.
Often appears as...
- commencement ceremony
- commencement address
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The day or moment an event or law is due to begin.
The commencement of the new policy will be on the first of next month.
Often appears as...
- commencement order
- commencement notice
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Starting Point
Use 'commencement' to talk about the exact time when something new begins.
The commencement of the festival is at noon.
Pro Tip 2/3Momentous Occasions
'Commencement' often implies an important or formal beginning of a significant event.
The commencement of peace talks was a historic event.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Routines
Avoid using 'commencement' for routine starts or non-significant beginnings.
We don't say 'commencement of breakfast' for a daily routine.
Pro Tip 1/3Starting Point
Use 'commencement' to talk about the exact time when something new begins.
The commencement of the festival is at noon.
Pro Tip 2/3Momentous Occasions
'Commencement' often implies an important or formal beginning of a significant event.
The commencement of peace talks was a historic event.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Routines
Avoid using 'commencement' for routine starts or non-significant beginnings.
We don't say 'commencement of breakfast' for a daily routine.
Pro Tip 1/3Starting Point
Use 'commencement' to talk about the exact time when something new begins.
The commencement of the festival is at noon.
Pro Tip 2/3Momentous Occasions
'Commencement' often implies an important or formal beginning of a significant event.
The commencement of peace talks was a historic event.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Routines
Avoid using 'commencement' for routine starts or non-significant beginnings.
We don't say 'commencement of breakfast' for a daily routine.
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Atheism 2.0 PIPE Alain de...
Now education is a field the secular world really believes in. When we think about how we're going to make the world a better place, we think education; that's where we put a lot of money. Education is going to give us, not only commercial skills, industrial skills, it's also going to make us better people. You know the kind of thing a commencement address is, and graduation ceremonies,
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half percent there's a drastic difference so let's look at how well went on visionary does this take Sheryl Sandberg at a recent commencement address she said believing in yourself was part of what got you to this special day continue to believe in yourselves don't let anyone put limits on you don't
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Why you will fail to...
your passion you have to pursue your dreams you have to pursue that you're the greatest fascination in your life you hear it again and again and then you decide not to do it it doesn't matter how many times you download steven j's Stanford commencement address you still
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Atheism 2.0 PIPE Alain de...
Now education is a field the secular world really believes in. When we think about how we're going to make the world a better place, we think education; that's where we put a lot of money. Education is going to give us, not only commercial skills, industrial skills, it's also going to make us better people. You know the kind of thing a commencement address is, and graduation ceremonies,
Video examples
How visionary leaders...
half percent there's a drastic difference so let's look at how well went on visionary does this take Sheryl Sandberg at a recent commencement address she said believing in yourself was part of what got you to this special day continue to believe in yourselves don't let anyone put limits on you don't
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Why you will fail to...
your passion you have to pursue your dreams you have to pursue that you're the greatest fascination in your life you hear it again and again and then you decide not to do it it doesn't matter how many times you download steven j's Stanford commencement address you still
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Alec Baldwin
American Actor
As my friend said to me, when you have children, typically in a second marriage, when you're older and you get married again to a woman who would have children, you must always remember that you make sure the children attend a college where the commencement ceremonies are held in a facility with a wheelchair accessible ramp.
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Sam Houston
American Politician
For Texas, a wise and prudent administration in the commencement of her national existence will be universally expected, imposing upon me the difficult and delicate task of setting in complete and successful operation a political body based upon principles so hazardously asserted and so gloriously maintained.
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Chang-Rae Lee
South Korean Novelist
I don't believe complete assimilation is possible, at least not for anyone who has an active, open mind. Every step, every entry into the flows of existence can be seen as a beginning, a commencement of a brand new way of seeing oneself in the world. This is the case for everyone.
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Bernie Siegel
American Writer
God wants us to know that life is a series of beginnings, not endings. Just as graduations are not terminations, but commencements. Creation is an ongoing process, and when we create a perfect world where love and compassion are shared by all, suffering will cease.
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Bob Beckel
American Journalist
As a life-long liberal who has engaged in protests against the government and for civil rights, I am saddened at efforts by some of my fellow liberals to silence commencement speakers with whom they might disagree on some issues.
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Confucius
Chinese Philosopher
How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound together. As it proceeds, they should be in harmony while severally distinct and flowing without break, and thus on to the conclusion.
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Angela Duckworth
American Psychologist
One of the challenges of commencement speeches is that you have this older, wiser person who is accomplished talking to young, not-yet-so-wise, not-yet-accomplished adults or, in high school or middle school, even younger.
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Garry Trudeau
American Cartoonist
Commencement speeches were invented largely in the belief that outgoing college students should never be released into the world until they have been properly sedated.
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Stephanie Ruhle
American Journalist
I never expected to join the ranks of commencement speakers, especially at my alma mater. I had a tough time there, left eagerly, and returned rarely.
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Paul Tsongas
American Politician
A commencement is a time of joy. It is also a time of melancholy. But then again, so is life.
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Alec Baldwin
American Actor
As my friend said to me, when you have children, typically in a second marriage, when you're older and you get married again to a woman who would have children, you must always remember that you make sure the children attend a college where the commencement ceremonies are held in a facility with a wheelchair accessible ramp.
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Sam Houston
American Politician
For Texas, a wise and prudent administration in the commencement of her national existence will be universally expected, imposing upon me the difficult and delicate task of setting in complete and successful operation a political body based upon principles so hazardously asserted and so gloriously maintained.
Quote examples
Chang-Rae Lee
South Korean Novelist
I don't believe complete assimilation is possible, at least not for anyone who has an active, open mind. Every step, every entry into the flows of existence can be seen as a beginning, a commencement of a brand new way of seeing oneself in the world. This is the case for everyone.
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Bernie Siegel
American Writer
God wants us to know that life is a series of beginnings, not endings. Just as graduations are not terminations, but commencements. Creation is an ongoing process, and when we create a perfect world where love and compassion are shared by all, suffering will cease.
Quote examples
Bob Beckel
American Journalist
As a life-long liberal who has engaged in protests against the government and for civil rights, I am saddened at efforts by some of my fellow liberals to silence commencement speakers with whom they might disagree on some issues.
Quote examples
Confucius
Chinese Philosopher
How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound together. As it proceeds, they should be in harmony while severally distinct and flowing without break, and thus on to the conclusion.
Quote examples
Angela Duckworth
American Psychologist
One of the challenges of commencement speeches is that you have this older, wiser person who is accomplished talking to young, not-yet-so-wise, not-yet-accomplished adults or, in high school or middle school, even younger.
Quote examples
Garry Trudeau
American Cartoonist
Commencement speeches were invented largely in the belief that outgoing college students should never be released into the world until they have been properly sedated.
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Stephanie Ruhle
American Journalist
I never expected to join the ranks of commencement speakers, especially at my alma mater. I had a tough time there, left eagerly, and returned rarely.
Quote examples
Paul Tsongas
American Politician
A commencement is a time of joy. It is also a time of melancholy. But then again, so is life.
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