Commencement and Completion

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Commencement noun - The point at which something begins.

Usage example: there was a large turnout at the commencement of the conference, but the numbers dwindled as it progressed

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Completion is an antonym for commencement in ceremony marking the beginning of stage topic.

Nearby Words: commence, commenced, commencing

Completion noun - A concluding action.

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Commencement is an antonym for completion in accomplishment topic.

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