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At the commencement of the meeting, everybody did not expect it to last long.
The graduation ceremony is sometimes called "Commencement" because the ceremony marks the beginning, or commencement, of life outside the academic environment.
Commencement or start. opening, birth, origin, outset, onset, initation, inauguration
In some cases called a commencement
Commencement is when people graduate.
The word "commencement" can be abbreviated as "comm." This abbreviation is commonly used in academic settings, particularly in reference to graduation ceremonies. It is important to note that using this abbreviation may not be appropriate in all contexts, so it is best to use it judiciously.
commencement date
Commencement - album - was created in 2001.
Commencement - unofficial - was created in 1999.
The Professor's Commencement was created in 1902.
"nouveau commencement"
Outset, commencement, birth, start, dawn, genesis.