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admissions

|ad-mis-sions|

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/ədˈmɪʃənz/

(admission)

entry or acknowledgment

Base FormPlural
admissionadmissions
Etymology
Etymology Information

'admission' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'admissio,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'

Historical Evolution

'admissio' transformed into the Old French word 'admission,' and eventually became the modern English word 'admission' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the act of sending toward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'entry or acknowledgment.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act or process of admitting someone to a place, organization, or institution.

The university received thousands of admissions applications this year.

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Noun 2

a statement acknowledging the truth of something.

His admission of guilt was unexpected.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45