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Valedictory vs Convocation - What's the difference?

valedictory | convocation |

As nouns the difference between valedictory and convocation

is that valedictory is a speech given by a valedictorian at a graduation or commencement ceremony while convocation is the act of calling or assembling by summons.

As an adjective valedictory

is of, or pertaining to, a valedictorian.

valedictory

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Of, or pertaining to, a valedictorian.
  • Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of leave-taking.
  • a valedictory oration

    Noun

    (valedictories)
  • A speech given by a valedictorian at a graduation or commencement ceremony.
  • A farewell or parting address.
  • convocation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of calling or assembling by summons.
  • An assembly or meeting.
  • An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
  • An academical assembly, in which the business of the university is transacted.
  • Coordinate terms

    * (academic assembly) (l)