commencement

US /kəˈmens.mənt/
UK /kəˈmens.mənt/
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1.

permulaan, awal

the beginning of something

:
The commencement of the new project was delayed.
Permulaan projek baharu ditangguhkan.
We are witnessing the commencement of a new era.
Kita sedang menyaksikan permulaan era baharu.
2.

konvokesyen, majlis graduasi

a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on students

:
She graduated at the university's commencement ceremony.
Dia tamat pengajian di majlis konvokesyen universiti.
Many families attend the annual commencement to celebrate their children's achievements.
Banyak keluarga menghadiri konvokesyen tahunan untuk meraikan pencapaian anak-anak mereka.