Commencement vs. Convocation
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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 herConvocationnoun
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 negotiationsConvocationnoun
the act of convoking
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