commencing

[ kuh-men-sing ]

noun

1. the act, fact, or time of starting or beginning:

   From the commencing of his career as a painter, his prime concerns have been people's pain and longing and the beauty of nature.

adjective

1. starting; beginning:

   She became a Junior Assistant in the local public library at a commencing salary of $45 a week—not bad for those days.

Word History and Origins

Origin of commencing¹

First recorded in 1580–90; commenc(e) ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun; commenc(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective

Example Sentences

However the letter stated that Waring's release date has been brought forward almost a year, from September 2027 to the week commencing 11 October 2026.

From BBC

"It would not be appropriate for us to comment further on this case ahead of the next scheduled hearing, which is for a four-day proof commencing on 13 May 2025," the statement added.

From BBC

The first round of voting will take place in the week commencing 28 October, with the top five candidates going through to a final round of voting in the first week of November.

From BBC

The fourth-round ties are due to be played on the week commencing 28 October.

From BBC

She also wrenched out of context Trump’s comment about “a bloodbath” commencing if he loses the election.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arising
• beginning
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• stemming