Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conferral
noun
/kənˈfərəl/
Definition
The act of granting or bestowing something, typically an honor, degree, or right.
Examples
- The conferral of degrees took place during the graduation ceremony.
- After much deliberation, the committee agreed on the conferral of the scholarship to the deserving candidate.
Meaning
Conferral refers to the process of giving or awarding something to someone, especially in an official capacity.
Synonyms
- bestowal
- granting
- conferring
- allotment
- donation
