Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of arranging in grades or stages: The process of dividing something into a series of levels or steps.
   • A mark or line indicating a measurement: A small line on an instrument, such as a ruler or measuring cup, that shows a specific unit of measurement.
   • The ceremony where academic degrees or diplomas are awarded: A formal event at which students receive their diplomas or degrees after completing a course of study.
   • The successful completion of a program of study: The act of finishing a course or program at a school, college, or university.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The graduation of the thermometer's scale was very precise. (The marking of measurement lines on the thermometer was very precise.)
  • Look at the graduations on the beaker to measure the liquid accurately. (Look at the measurement lines on the beaker to measure the liquid accurately.)
  • Her graduation from university was a proud moment for her family. (Her completion of her university studies was a proud moment for her family.)
  • We attended my sister's graduation ceremony last spring. (We attended the ceremony where my sister received her diploma last spring.)

Advanced Usage

• "To be present at one's graduation": To attend the ceremony where one receives their diploma.
  • All her grandparents were present at her graduation.
• "Graduation requirements": The specific courses and credits a student must complete to be eligible to graduate.
  • He worked hard to meet all the graduation requirements.

Variants and Related Words

• Graduate (verb): To successfully complete a course of study and receive a degree or diploma.
  • She will graduate next year.
• Graduate (noun): A person who has successfully completed a course of study.
  • He is a graduate of Harvard Law School.
• Post-graduation (adj/noun): Referring to the period or activities after completing a degree.
  • She is considering her post-graduation options.

Synonyms

• Commencement: A ceremony where degrees or diplomas are conferred (often used synonymously with 'graduation ceremony').
• Completion: The action of finishing something, such as a course.
• Conferral: The act of granting a degree.

Related Phrases

• Graduation day: The specific day on which the graduation ceremony is held.
  • Graduation day is finally here!
• Graduation cap and gown: The traditional academic dress worn at a graduation ceremony.
  • The students all looked smart in their graduation caps and gowns.

Noun

1. the act of arranging in grades
2. a line (as on a vessel or ruler) that marks a measurement
   • the ruler had 16 graduations per inch
3. an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred
4. the successful completion of a program of study