Noun
The act of graduating, or the state of being graduated; as, graduation of a scale; graduation at a college; graduation in color; graduation by evaporation; the graduation of a bird's tail, etc.
The marks on an instrument or vessel to indicate degrees or quantity; a scale.
The exposure of a liquid in large surfaces to the air, so as to hasten its evaporation.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that 'individuality' is the key to success. Robert Orben
While I do commend the Administration on its commitment and focus on high school reform, I believe that we must focus on graduation as the key accountability measure. Ruben Hinojosa
I was also going to give a graduation speech in Arizona this weekend. But with my accent, I was afraid they would try to deport me. Arnold Schwarzenegger
I was a lesbian for a semester at Wesleyan - it was a graduation requirement. Ayelet Waldman
Death is the Graduation of the Soul. Sylvia Browne
Darling, you look like a religious icon there [in her high school graduation picture]. Gloria Estefan