Pronunciation

/adˈmɪʃn/

Definitions

Noun

1. Admission (noun): The act of allowing someone to enter, join, or participate in a place, event, or institution; often accompanied by a fee or a formal process. For example: “The museum’s admission is free on weekends.”
2. Admission of guilt (noun): The acknowledgment or declaration of one’s responsibility for a crime or wrongdoing. For example: “His admission of guilt ended the trial.”
3. College admission (noun): The process of being accepted into a university or college. For example: “Many students spend months preparing their applications for college admissions.”

Verb

1. To admit (verb): To allow someone to enter, acknowledge, or accept something as true or valid. For example: “She admitted her mistake in front of the class.”
2. To require admission (verb): To demand that someone give their consent or agree to something. For example: “The hospital requires admission forms to be completed before treatment.”

Phrases

• “No admission after midnight”
• “Admission is by invitation only”
• “His application was rejected without an interview”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The concert-goers stood in line for their admission tickets.”
• Verb: “After a long search, he finally admitted his son to the prestigious university.”
• Admitting: “She admitted feeling nervous about her first public speaking engagement.”

Synonyms

• Entrance
• Enrollment
• Acceptance
• Entry
• Permission
• Acknowledgment
• Recognition