1. commencement

noun. (kəˈmɛnsmənt) An academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred.
Synonyms
commencement ceremony graduation graduation exercise exercise baccalaureate commencement exercise
Antonyms
nonpayment trade edition natural object closing inactivity
Etymology
commencement (English)
commencement (French)
comencement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. commencement

noun. (kəˈmɛnsmənt) The act of starting something.
Synonyms
innovation entry resumption point of departure installment introduction first appearance installation launching springboard inauguration constitution installing housing start opening change of state activation first step icebreaker start formation opening move beginning institution scrummage startup instalment unveiling jumping-off point attack instauration creation debut organization founding groundbreaking groundbreaking ceremony recommencement establishment tone-beginning foundation initiative origination scrum jump ball face-off initiation organisation kickoff
Antonyms
deactivation finish uncreativeness debit credit
Etymology
commencement (English)
commencement (French)
comencement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. commencement

noun. (kəˈmɛnsmənt) The time at which something is supposed to begin.
Synonyms
offset get-go starting time incipiency incipience start birth terminus a quo first beginning starting point threshold point outset point in time showtime kickoff
Antonyms
end death middle inactivation ending
Etymology
commencement (English)
commencement (French)
comencement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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