Commencement vs. Convocation

Commencement vs. Convocation — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Commencement and Convocation

Commencementnoun

The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing

The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history.

Convocationnoun

The act of calling or assembling by summons.

Commencementnoun

The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.

Convocationnoun

An assembly or meeting.

Commencementnoun

A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university.

Convocationnoun

An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.

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Commencementnoun

the time at which something is supposed to begin;

they got an early startshe knew from the get-go that he was the man for her

Convocationnoun

An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.

Commencementnoun

an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred

Convocationnoun

a group gathered in response to a summons

Commencementnoun

the act of starting something;

he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations

Convocationnoun

the act of convoking

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