B1nouneducation
US/ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
the time or ceremony when you officially finish a university or school course and receive a degree or diploma
In context
After graduation, she moved to Chicago to look for a job in marketing.
Our graduation ceremony is on May 12, and families are invited.
Most graduates start applying for jobs a few months before graduation.
Words that go with graduation
noun + noun
- graduation ceremonyThe graduation ceremony lasted about two hours.
- graduation dayGraduation day is the proudest day of my life.
- after graduationMany students travel for a year after graduation.
- graduation giftHe gave her a watch as a graduation gift.
- graduation partyThey threw a graduation party in the backyard.
- graduation requirementsCheck the graduation requirements before you pick your courses.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I will graduation next year.Correct: I will graduate next year.