Word
graduation
Phoneticsgrad·u·a·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɡɹædʒəˈweɪʃən/
UK/ɡɹˌædjuːˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01completing studies
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of finishing your studies at a school, college, or university and getting a degree.
n. the successful completion of a course of study at an educational institution, resulting in the conferral of a degree or diploma.
“After four years of hard work, her graduation from medical school was a proud moment.”
“The university tracks graduation rates over a five-year period to assess the effectiveness of its student support programmes.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general process.
Synonyms
02the ceremony
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. the special event or party where students receive their diplomas.
n. a formal commencement ceremony where degrees or diplomas are publicly conferred upon students.
Español:graduación
“The whole family travelled across the country to attend his graduation.”
“The graduation was held in the main auditorium, featuring a keynote speech by a prominent civil rights lawyer.”
Usage
Commonly used with the definite article 'the' or as an attributive noun like 'graduation ceremony'.
Teaching tip
In American English, 'commencement' is a very common formal synonym for this event.
Synonyms
03measurement marks
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Science Technical
n. the lines or marks on a container or tool used for measuring things.
n. a mark or series of marks on an instrument or container used to indicate a scale of measurement.
“Check the graduations on the side of the jug to see how much water you need.”
“The technician noted that the graduations on the glass cylinder had faded, making it difficult to record precise volume measurements.”
Usage
Usually appears in the plural form when referring to the set of marks on a scale.
Etymology
From graduate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
- Updated
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0