con‧vo‧ca‧tion /ˌkɒnvəˈkeɪʃən $ ˌkɑːn-/ noun

1. [countable usually singular] formal a large formal meeting of a group of people, especially church officials

2. [uncountable] formal the process of arranging for a large meeting to be held

3. [countable usually singular] American English the ceremony held when students have finished their studies and are leaving a college or university

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