conferral
pronunciation
How to pronounce conferral in British English: UK [kən'fɜ:rəl]
How to pronounce conferral in American English: US [kən'fɜrəl]
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- Noun:
- the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
Word Origin
- conferral (n.)
- 1880, from confer + -al (2).
Example
- 1. The wind picked up , and the oaks whispered in conferral .
- 2. Conferral or receipt of an academic degree or diploma marking completion of studies .