Examples of “commencement” in a Sentence

noun The beginning or start of something (formal).

• The commencement of the project was delayed by permit issues.
• Rain delayed the commencement of building work by several weeks.
• Before the commencement of the trial, the judge explained the rules to everyone.

noun A graduation ceremony marking the completion of a course of study.

• Her whole family flew in for her college commencement.
• The principal gave a short speech at the commencement ceremony.
• Students wore gowns and caps to the commencement on Saturday afternoon.