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Grammar : Noun
Spell : ad-mish-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : ædˈmɪʃ ən



Definition of admission

Origin :
  • early 15c., "acceptance, reception, approval," from Latin admissionem (nominative admissio) "a letting in," noun of action from past participle stem of admittere (see admit). Meaning "an acknowledging" is from 1530s. Sense of "a literal act of letting in" is from 1620s. As short for admission price, by 1792.
  • noun entering or allowing entry
  • noun confession or acknowledgment
Example sentences :
  • After his admission to the bar, Mr. Chipman received him into partnership.
  • Extract from : « Biographical Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • No, he could not—which admission did not lessen the glow on his cheek.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • But the fact that some explanation is necessary is an admission of the fault.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • I suddenly interrupted, thinking to surprise him into an admission.
  • Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
  • "And he is now waiting for admission to your majesty's presence," added they.
  • Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • With us, you know, there must be the most serious guarantees with regard to every admission.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Admission to the great peace-loving Combine, may the crabs devour them.
  • Extract from : « Join Our Gang? » by Sterling E. Lanier
  • By his own admission he was against the law, a “crook,” and—the penitentiary was looming.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Helen nodded, and there was a sort of helplessness in her admission.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • You pay so much for admission, and receive a card for the season.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

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