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admission

[ad-mish-uhn] / ædˈmɪʃ ən /
NOUN
entering or allowing entry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance access admittance certification confirmation entrance introduction recognition
STRONG
designation door entree entrée ingress initiation permission reception way welcome
Antonyms
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conclusion
STRONG
prohibition
WEAK
denial disallowance exclusion expulsion refusal repudiation
NOUN
confession or acknowledgment
Synonyms
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accession admittance assertion concession confirmation disclosure revelation statement testimony
STRONG
affidavit affirmation allowance assent attestation averment avowal declaration deposition divulgence profession testimonial
Antonyms
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denial disagreement repudiation secret
WEAK
disallowance exclusion expulsion refusal

Example Sentences

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Frailer schools try to compete by lowering admission standards and giving large discounts on tuition, which generally carries a sticker price on par with big-name universities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Nursing homes, by the industry’s own admission, are understaffed and face increasing challenges.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Despite her disturbing admission, Ford apparently let the matter go, and he spent the next year and a half pursuing other suspects.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

During proceedings in September, representatives for Joell-Deshields said his agreement to comply with any court order regarding the return of company property was not an admission of guilt.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“But like I said, there was no official agreement. And now that there’s an admission of guilt in open court, I’m not inclined to let her off so easy.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti