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commencements

[/kəˈmɛnsməntts/]
noun
inícios, começos, cerimônias de formatura
1. The beginning or start of something
The commencements of the new projects were delayed.
Os inícios dos novos projetos foram adiados.
2. Graduation ceremonies at educational institutions
The university held three commencements this year for different schools.
A universidade realizou três cerimônias de formatura este ano para diferentes escolas.
Synonyms
beginningsstartsonsetsinitiationsgraduations
Antonyms
endingsconclusionsterminationsfinishes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inícios, começos, formaturas
Most common usage in Brazil, especially 'formaturas' for graduation ceremonies
Portugal
inícios, começos, cerimônias de conclusão
Portuguese tends to use 'cerimônias de conclusão de curso' or 'formaturas' for academic ceremonies

Related Idioms & Phrases

from commencement to completion
commencement ceremony
commencement speaker
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