Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

school-graduation

Noun

/skuːl ˌɡrædʒʊˈeɪʃən/

Definition

The ceremony or process by which students complete their studies and receive a diploma or degree from a school.

Examples

After four years of hard work, she finally attended her school graduation.
Many families celebrate with parties following their child’s school graduation.
The school graduation ceremony included speeches by the valedictorian and principal.

Meaning

School-graduation marks the completion of a level of education, typically occurring at the end of high school or college, signifying that a student has fulfilled the necessary requirements for graduation.