Admission Meaning
/ədˈmɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act or practice of admitting.
nounPermission to enter, or the entrance itself; admittance; entrance; access
Sentence Examples
Admission to students only.
General admission is $7 for adults.
Hospital admission is not necessary in most cases.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ of guilt during the trial led to a reduced sentence from the judge.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The price of ____ to the museum is ten dollars for adults.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin admissio, admissionis; compare French admission. See admit.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have ended months of intense speculation by announcing they are expecting their first child, but were forced to share their news earlier than hoped because of the Duchess's admission to hospital on Monday."
— 2012 December 3, Caroline Davies, “Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announce they are expecting first baby”, in The Guardian:
"UK cinema admissions are set to hit their lowest level since records began almost a century ago, with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic wiping almost £1bn from box office sales."
— 2020 October 12, Mark Sweney, “UK cinema admissions on course to be lowest since records began”, in The Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ of guilt during the trial led to a reduced sentence from the judge.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The price of ____ to the museum is ten dollars for adults.