Word
convocation
Phoneticscon·vo·ca·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌkɑnvəˈkeɪʃən/
UK/kɒnvəkˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. a formal meeting of a large group of people, especially students or members of a church. It is often a special event where people gather for a ceremony or to make important decisions.
n. a formal assembly or meeting of a large group, such as a university faculty or a congregation. Often used to describe the formal ceremony of awarding academic degrees.
Examples
“The university held a convocation to honor the new graduates.”
“The convocation was attended by hundreds of students and their families, marking the end of their academic journey.”
“The convocation served not only as a ceremonial event but also as a platform for the university to announce its new strategic goals for the coming decade.”
Examples
simple
“The university held a convocation to honor the new graduates.”
contextual
“The convocation was attended by hundreds of students and their families, marking the end of their academic journey.”
complex
“The convocation served not only as a ceremonial event but also as a platform for the university to announce its new strategic goals for the coming decade.”
Real-World Examples
“Students from two premier law universities say they don't want Chief Justice Surya Kant to attend their convocations.” “A newly enforced dress code prohibits students from wearing “revealing clothing in class, to the cafeteria or in official settings like Convocation.” Etymology
From Middle English convocacioun, from Old French convocation, from Latin convocatio, convocationem.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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