Commencement vs. Convocation

Commencement and Convocation Definitions
Commencement
A beginning; a start.
Convocation
The act of convoking.
Commencement
A ceremony at which academic degrees or diplomas are conferred.
Convocation
A group of people convoked, especially the members of a college or university community who are assembled for a ceremony.
Commencement
The day on which such a ceremony occurs.
Convocation
A clerical assembly of the Anglican Church similar to a synod but assembling only when called.
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Commencement
The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning.
The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history.
Convocation
An assembly of the clergy and representative laity of a section of a diocese of the Episcopal Church.
Commencement
The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.
Convocation
The district represented at such an assembly.
Commencement
A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university.
Convocation
The act of calling or assembling by summons.
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Commencement
The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; rise; origin; beginning; start.
The time of Henry VII. . . . nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed "modern history."
Convocation
An assembly or meeting.
Commencement
The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.
Convocation
(ecclesiastical) An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
Commencement
The time at which something is supposed to begin;
They got an early start
She knew from the get-go that he was the man for her
Convocation
An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.
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Commencement
An academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred
Convocation
(collective) A flock of eagles.
Commencement
The act of starting something;
He was responsible for the beginning of negotiations
Convocation
The act of calling or assembling by summons.
Convocation
An assembly or meeting.
In the first day there shall be a holy convocation.
Convocation
An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
Convocation
An academical assembly, in which the business of the university is transacted.
Convocation
A group gathered in response to a summons
Convocation
The act of convoking