Commencement Exercise (Noun)
Meaning
An academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The university held its 50th anniversary commencement exercise at the outdoor stadium.
- The school's commencement exercise is scheduled on May 31 of every year.
- She wore her toga and mortarboard during the commencement exercise of their class.
- It was the first time the college had a joint commencement exercise for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Before the commencement exercise, the graduates had a practice run for the ceremonial march.