commencement exercise

/kəˌmɛnsmənt ˌɛksərˈsaɪz/
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Other forms: commencement exercises

Definitions of commencement exercise
  1. noun
    an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred
    synonyms: commencement, commencement ceremony, graduation, graduation exercise
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    exercise
    (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
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