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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—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
Other Issues on the Ballot The ballot would also include a measure to remove the current high school graduation requirement for passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in subjects like math, science and English.
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Given gains in high school graduation rates and community health, the analysis estimates the improvements could return $3 to a community for every $1 invested.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
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Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Get more details on diploma changes:Learn more on the latest proposal to change Indiana's high school graduation requirements.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
Other Issues on the Ballot The ballot would also include a measure to remove the current high school graduation requirement for passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in subjects like math, science and English.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Given gains in high school graduation rates and community health, the analysis estimates the improvements could return $3 to a community for every $1 invested.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Graduation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graduation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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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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