graduation
/ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: graduations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).
Noun
Examples
The graduation ball was the students' chance to say goodbye to each other.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A commencement ceremony.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “graduation” mean?
The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).
Is “graduation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.