admission
- 01 B1 Intermediate
permission to enter a place like a school, a club, or a country.
the process or fact of being allowed to enter a place, organization, or institution.
Simple“She was thrilled to receive her letter of admission to the university.”
In context“The hospital's policy on emergency admission ensures that critical patients are seen by a specialist within minutes of arrival.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'to'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a statement where you agree that something is true, especially something you are embarrassed about.
a statement acknowledging the truth of something, often a mistake or a crime.
Simple“By his own admission, he was not prepared for the difficulty of the task.”
In context“The defendant's admission of guilt led to a significantly reduced sentence during the final hearing.”
UsageCommonly follows the verb 'make' or appears in the phrase 'by your own admission'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
the amount of money you pay to enter a place like a cinema or museum.
the fee charged for entry to a public place or event.
Simple“The museum offers free admission to students on Tuesday afternoons.”
In context“The price of admission includes access to all permanent galleries as well as the temporary sculpture garden.”
UsageOften functions as a compound noun, such as 'admission price' or 'admission fee'.
- 04 C1 Advanced
a fact or statement that is accepted as evidence in a court of law.
a voluntary acknowledgement made by a party of the existence of certain facts which are relevant to the adversary's cause.
Simple“The judge ruled that the suspect's earlier admission was allowed as evidence.”
In context“The lawyer argued that the client's admission was obtained under duress and should therefore be inadmissible in a court of law.”
UsageUsually refers to statements made out of court that are later used as evidence.
Synonyms
“The suit had called on WestJet to implement mandatory anti-harassment training for pilots, along with an admission of wrongdoing and an admission of a breach of employee contract.”
“Through peer workshops, students like Sarah and Azhari have become advocates in their own right, helping others navigate scholarship applications and university admissions.”
Borrowed from Latin admissio, admissionis; compare French admission. See admit.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.