B1nouneducationtravel
US/ədˈmɪʃ.ən/
UK/ədˈmɪʃ.ən/
being allowed to enter a place, join a school or stay in hospital; also the cost of entry
In context
Admission to the museum is free on the first Sunday of every month.
She applied for admission to three universities in Australia.
The patient's admission to hospital was delayed because there were no beds.
Words that go with admission
noun + noun
- admission feeThe admission fee includes a guided tour of the castle.
- hospital admissionHospital admissions for heatstroke rise every summer.
- admissions officeContact the admissions office if you have questions about your application.
adjective + noun
- free admissionChildren under six get free admission.
noun + preposition
- admission toAdmission to the concert is by ticket only.
verb + noun
- gain admissionOnly ten percent of applicants gain admission to the programme.