admission - Master This Word
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admission Word Meanings
- the act of allowing entry
- a statement acknowledging the truth
- the process of accepting students to an institution
admission Example Sentences
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admission Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ədˈmɪʃ.ən/
US
/ədˈmɪʃ.ən/
admission Word Etymology
admit: ad- (to) + mit (send) = to send to, enter. Origin: Latin (admittĕre) → Old French (admission) → English. Memory image: Imagine someone being 'sent in' or given permission to enter a party.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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I push the door and the handle turns under my palm, and the air inside feels cooler and more real. A clerk looks up, I hold my breath, waiting. Then the admission lands in the room and my chest loosens, a warm shift turning on. From that moment I learn to move through new rooms, set goals, and keep going.
Real Context
Admission is the act of allowing someone to enter a place, such as a building, event, or institution. It can also mean an admission of truth, when a person acknowledges something real or correct. In education, admission refers to the process of accepting students into a school, college, or university, often after reviewing applications, documents, and eligibility. The concept blends permission, recognition, and entitlement: you gain admission, you are admitted. The term also appears in medical contexts as a patient entering care. Learners should keep straight: admission is permission to enter, not necessarily a payment, and not the same as enrollment or attendance.
Usage Reminders
- Admission can mean permission to enter, a confession, or an enrollment process.
- Do not conflate admission with enrollment; enrollment is about joining courses after entry is granted.
- Use admission for places, events, or institutions where entry is controlled.
- Admission of truth is a separate sense: to admit something is to acknowledge it.
- In education, admission refers to the selective process, while 'admit' is the verb and 'admitted' is the past participle.
Common Misconceptions
- Admission equals paying a fee or buying a ticket.
- Admission automatically means enrollment in classes.
- Admit and admission are the same thing in all contexts.
- Admission always implies attendance.
- Admission to one place is the same as admission to another.
Thinking Differences
Think of admission as three senses: entry permission, acknowledgment of truth, and school enrollment. English treats these as distinct but related, so learners must watch for context cues like 'admit' (verb) and 'admitted' (past participle).
Learning Tips
- Focus on the three senses: entry permission, truth acknowledgment, and school admission.
- Distinguish 'admit' (verb) from 'admission' (noun) in sentences.
- Note that 'admission' can refer to medical contexts (hospital admission).
- When talking about schools, think 'admission process' rather than 'admission fee'.
- Use collocations like 'admission ticket', 'admission form', 'admission criteria'.
- Watch for false friends in other languages where the term may map to multiple concepts.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'admission'?
A.A type of food
B.A place to rest
C.An entrance fee
D.A form of transportation
Step 2: Usage
How is the word 'admission' used in a sentence?
A.He paid the admission to enter the museum.
B.She cooked an admission for dinner.
C.They took the admission to work.
D.The admission took off at 9 AM.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is similar to 'admission'?
A.Rejection
B.Denial
C.Prohibition
D.Confession
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is the opposite of 'admission'?
A.Acceptance
B.Inclusion
C.Exclusion
D.Permission
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context would you encounter the word 'admission'?
A.At a library bookshelf
B.At a car repair shop
C.At a theme park ticket booth
D.At a movie theater concession stand
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