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postgraduation

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈɡrædʒueɪʃən//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˈgrædʒueɪt̬ən/

noun
Definition

The period of time that comes after completing a degree at a college or university.


Example

Many students pursue further studies during their postgraduation years.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you thought about what you want to do after postgraduation?
Sloth B
Yeah, I'm considering a few job options, but I'm also thinking of traveling first.
Sloth A
That sounds exciting! I wonder how the postgraduation job market will be this year.
Sloth B
Me too! I hope there are plenty of opportunities available.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
alumni
furthering
continuation
Antonyms
undergraduate
dropout
failure
Root Explanation

Postgraduation → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "graduation" (from Latin "gradus", meaning step or degree). The word refers to the period or status of education that occurs after completing a degree or step in education.

Memory Tip

Think of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'graduation' as the step you take when completing a degree. This helps you remember that postgraduation refers to the time after you have completed your degree.

Visually Confused Words
graduation
pregraduation
nongraduation
prostration
oestruation
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