admission

noun
UK: /ədˈmɪʃən/
US: /ədˈmɪʃən/

  1. The act of allowing someone or something to enter a place or join a group.

    1. The admission fee is $5. [ ] [ ]
    2. Successful admission to the university requires excellent grades and references. [ ] [ ]

  2. A statement that something is true, especially something you do not want to admit.

    1. Her admission surprised us all. [ ] [ ]
    2. His admission of guilt was a turning point in the investigation. [ ] [ ]

  3. The right or opportunity to enter a place or become a member of a group.

    1. Admission is by ticket only. [ ] [ ]
    2. Securing admission to the program is highly competitive. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

entry confession access acknowledgment entrance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "admission" in English means: The act of allowing someone or something to enter a place or join a group., A statement that something is true, especially something you do not want to admit., The right or opportunity to enter a place or become a member of a group..

The phonetic transcription of "admission" is /ədˈmɪʃən/ in British English and /ədˈmɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "admission": entry, confession, access, acknowledgment, entrance.

Example usage of "admission": "The admission fee is $5.". More examples on the page.