admission
admission Lexical Profile
admission Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The process or fact of being allowed to enter a physical place or join an organization, school, or institution.
"Competition for admission to the university's medical program is fierce every year."
A statement acknowledging the truth of something, especially a fault, mistake, or previously concealed fact.
"His sudden admission of guilt surprised everyone in the courtroom."
The fee charged for entry to a museum, theater, sporting event, or other public venue.
"The art museum offers free admission to students and senior citizens on Tuesdays."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'admission' and 'admittance' both refer to the act of entering, 'admittance' is typically restricted to literal physical entry into a private or restricted space (as in 'No Admittance'), whereas 'admission' encompasses broader acceptance into an institution, the price of a ticket, or a confession of truth.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late Middle Ages from Latin 'admissionem', a noun of action from the past participle stem of 'admittere' ('to let in, allow'), formed from 'ad-' ('to') and 'mittere' ('to send, let go').