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admission
/ədˈmɪʃən/
the act of allowing entry
The museum offers free admission on Sundays.
Visitors can enter the museum without paying on Sundays.
general
the act of allowing someone to enter a place or join an organization
Admission to the university is highly competitive.
Getting accepted into the university is difficult because many people apply.
Often used in formal contexts like schools, events, or institutions.
general
the price charged for entry to an event or attraction
The admission fee for the concert is $20.
You must pay $20 to attend the concert.
Common in tourism, entertainment, and event contexts.
Law
legal
a statement acknowledging something is true or real
His admission of guilt led to a lighter sentence.
Because he confessed to the crime, the judge gave him a less severe punishment.
Used in legal and formal contexts to describe a confession or acknowledgment.
Collocations
free admissionno charge for entryadmission feemoney charged to enteradmission requirementscriteria for entry
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
In formal contexts, 'admission' often refers to entry into institutions or legal acknowledgments. In everyday speech, it usually refers to entry fees or acceptance.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal contexts, 'admission' can mean a confession or acknowledgment of facts, not just physical entry.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'admissioun,' from Old French 'admission,' from Latin 'admissio,' meaning 'a letting in,' from 'admittere' (to allow to enter).
Usage Notes
In legal contexts, 'admission' can refer to a confession or acknowledgment of facts. In everyday use, it typically refers to entry or acceptance.
Word Breakdown
ad-
to
prefix-miss-
send
root-ion
action or state
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