graduation
US /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
1.
the successful completion of a course of study, with a diploma or degree
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My graduation ceremony is next month.
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She worked hard to achieve her graduation.
2.
the act of marking or dividing into degrees or units
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The precise graduation of the thermometer ensures accurate readings.
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The engineer checked the graduation marks on the ruler.