Definition of "matriculation" [ma•tric•u•la•tion]

• Enrollment in a college or university (noun)
• A pass in some university examinations (noun)
• A registration of armorial bearings (noun)

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• "It is called the matriculation pledge, and imports the formal admission of the student into the Institution."
• "For, unlike matriculation, which is geared towards preparing students for university, the subjects taught in Form Six are too academic, educationists say."
• "Seventy-eight percent were of the opinion that a higher standard of policeman should be selected for the service, such as matriculation and without a criminal record."