conferment

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift

Etymology

From confer + -ment.

Synonyms

bestowal, bestowment, conferral

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