graduation

US /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
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1.

the successful completion of a course of study, with a diploma or degree

:
My graduation ceremony is next month.
She worked hard to achieve her graduation.
2.

the act of marking or dividing into degrees or units

:
The precise graduation of the thermometer ensures accurate readings.
The engineer checked the graduation marks on the ruler.