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graduation
This term primarily evokes a sense of transition and achievement, marking the formal boundary between a period of learning and the start of professional or higher-level activity. It carries a celebratory tone when referring to academic milestones, often associated with rituals like wearing caps and gowns. In technical contexts, the word shifts from a social event to a precise physical attribute. It describes the incremental markings on a tool, such as a beaker or ruler, which allow for quantitative measurement. This usage is distinct from the academic sense and focuses on accuracy and scale rather than achievement.
Meanings
The act of receiving an academic degree or diploma from a school, college, or university.
"She is looking forward to her graduation in May."
A ceremony held to celebrate the completion of a course of study and the awarding of degrees.
"The entire family attended the graduation at the university stadium."
The process of marking an instrument with a series of lines or scales to indicate measurements.
"The graduation of the pipette allows for precise liquid measurement."