Admission

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪʃən/

Definitions of admission

noun the money paid for entrance to a place or event

Example Sentences

A1 I got my admission letter from the university.

A2 Her admission to the concert was free because she won a ticket.

B1 The admission fee for the museum is quite reasonable.

B2 His admission into the prestigious club was a great achievement for him.

C1 The admission process for the medical school was highly competitive.

C2 Her admission to the exclusive event was a testament to her social status.

Examples of admission in a Sentence

formal The admission process for the university requires submission of all academic transcripts.

informal I heard the admission test for that program is really tough.

slang Getting into that club is a tough admission.

figurative His admission of guilt came as a surprise to everyone.

Grammatical Forms of admission

• past tense: admitted
• plural: admissions
• comparative: more admission
• superlative: most admission
• present tense: admits
• future tense: will admit
• perfect tense: has admitted
• continuous tense: is admitting
• singular: admission
• positive degree: admission
• infinitive: to admit
• gerund: admitting
• participle: admitted

Origin and Evolution of admission

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'admission' originated from the Latin word 'admissio', which is derived from the verb 'admittere' meaning 'to allow entrance'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century, 'admission' referred to the act of allowing entrance or the right to enter. Over time, the word has evolved to also include the act of acknowledging or confessing to something, such as admitting to a mistake or wrongdoing.