Cool MateAdmission
UK /["/ədˈmɪʃn/"]/US /["/ədˈmɪʃn/"]/
Definition
the act of accepting somebody into an institution, organization, etc.; the right to enter a place or to join an institution or organization
In simple words: The process of being allowed to enter a place or organization.
Examples
- The admission policy of the university was recently updated to include more diverse applicants.
- She felt a sense of relief after her admission to the prestigious art school.
- His admission of guilt shocked everyone in the courtroom.
- The museum charge an admission fee for visitors on weekends.
- After much contemplation, he finally made his admission about the mistake.
- The admission rates for this year's incoming class are higher than ever.
- An admission ticket is required for entry into the concert.
- Her admission to the elite club was a significant achievement.
Usage notes
Typically used in formal contexts such as schools, universities, and events. Avoid using in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'entry' might fit better.
Grammar pattern
admission + of object
Memory hint
Think 'admit' and 'mission' — gaining a mission to enter!
Collocations
- free
- half-price
- emergency
- apply for
- seek
- gain
- charge
- fee
- price
- on admission
- admission to
- clear
- frank
- full
- make
- admission of
- an admission of defeat
- an admission of failure
- an admission of guilt
- free
- half-price
- emergency
- apply for
- seek
- gain
- charge
- fee
- price
- on admission
- admission to
Synonyms
- entrance
- access
- permission
- acceptance
- entry
Antonyms
- exclusion
- refusal
Common mistakes
- 'Admission' is often confused with 'admittance' — remember 'admission' is the process, while 'admittance' refers to being allowed in.
- Learners sometimes use 'admission' incorrectly in phrases like 'I admission to the concert' instead of 'I got admission to the concert.'
- 'Admission' is misused in informal contexts, using more casual words would be more appropriate.