graduation
noun
grad·u·a·tion
ˌgra-jə-ˈwā-shən 
1
: a mark on an instrument or vessel indicating degrees or quantity
also
: these marks
2
a
: the award or acceptance of an academic degree or diploma
b
3
: arrangement in degrees or ranks
Examples of graduation in a Sentence
He joined the navy after graduation.
We had a party to celebrate her graduation from high school.
They took lots of pictures at their son's graduation.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 19 July 2025
Upon graduation, Bennett received the the Kenneth Priestly Award, which recognizes a graduating senior for his/her outstanding student leadership and contributions to student welfare.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Rodrigo Sandoval during his High School graduation in South Caroline in June.
—Albinson Linares, NBC news, 16 July 2025
High schools can get extra points for high graduation rates and if their students take and pass college-level classes or get industry certification.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for graduation
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“Graduation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graduation. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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graduation
noun
grad·u·a·tion
ˌgraj-ə-ˈwā-shən
1
: a mark or the marks on an instrument or container indicating degrees or quantity
2
a
: an act or process of graduating
b
: the ceremony marking the completion by a student of a course of study at a school or college : commencement
3
: arrangement in degrees or ranks
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