graduation
word
/ˌɡɹædʒəˈweɪʃən/
gra-juh-WAY-shuhn
/ɡɹˌædjuːˈeɪʃən/
gra-joo-AY-shuhn
Definition
Graduation is the completion of a course of study, especially at a school, college, or university. It can also refer to the ceremony where students receive their diplomas or degrees.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for both the achievement and the ceremony, so context matters: 'after graduation' usually means after finishing school, while 'at graduation' usually means at the event. Common collocations include 'graduation ceremony,' 'graduation day,' and 'graduation cap.'
Spanish: graduaciónPortuguese (BR): formatura - graduação (conclusão de curso)Portuguese (PT): graduação - cerimónia de final de cursoChinese (Simplified): 毕业 - 毕业典礼Chinese (Traditional): 畢業 - 畢業典禮Hindi: स्नातक उपाधि प्राप्ति - दीक्षांत समारोहArabic: التخرج - حفل التخرجBengali: সমাপ্তি - স্নাতক সমাপন (ceremony)Russian: выпуск - окончание учёбыJapanese: 卒業 - 卒業式Vietnamese: tốt nghiệp - lễ tốt nghiệpKorean: 졸업 - 졸업식Turkish: mezuniyetUrdu: فراغت - گریجویشن (تقریب)Indonesian: kelulusan - wisuda
Example Sentences
My graduation is next Friday.
basic
Her family came to her graduation.
basic
He got a job after graduation.
basic
I can't believe graduation is only two weeks away.
natural
After graduation, we all went out for dinner together.
natural
She cried during graduation when they called her name.
natural