 graduation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the successful completion of a program of study | |
| Related terms: | completion graduate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a line (as on a vessel or ruler) that marks a measurement | |
| Examples: | "the ruler had 16 graduations per inch" |
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| Related terms: | line calibrate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred | |
| Synonyms: | commencement_exercise commencement_ceremony graduation_exercise commencement | |
| Related terms: | exercise baccalaureate graduate | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the act of arranging in grades | |
| Synonyms: | gradation | |
| Related terms: | quantification shading gradate grade | |
| Similar spelling: |
gradation gradational graduate graduated gratitude |
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