Graduation

Pronunciation: /ɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of graduation

noun the action of receiving or conferring an academic degree or diploma

Example Sentences

A1 I am excited for my graduation from high school.

A2 My sister will attend her graduation ceremony next week.

B1 After graduation, I plan to travel around Europe.

B2 Attending my college graduation was a proud moment for my family.

C1 The graduation speech was inspiring and thought-provoking.

C2 His graduation marked the beginning of a successful career in medicine.

Examples of graduation in a Sentence

formal The graduation ceremony will be held at the university auditorium.

informal I can't believe we finally made it to graduation!

slang Graduation party at my place, don't miss out!

figurative Graduation symbolizes the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

Grammatical Forms of graduation

• plural: graduations
• comparative: more graduation
• superlative: most graduation
• present tense: graduate
• future tense: will graduate
• perfect tense: have graduated
• continuous tense: is graduating
• singular: graduation
• positive degree: graduation
• infinitive: to graduate
• gerund: graduating
• participle: graduated

Origin and Evolution of graduation

First Known Use: 1425 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'graduation' originates from the Latin word 'gradus', meaning 'step' or 'degree'. It was used in the context of completing a degree or level of education.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'graduation' has come to encompass not just the completion of a degree, but also ceremonies and events celebrating this achievement. It has evolved to symbolize moving to a higher level or stage in various aspects of life.