commencing

American  

[kuh-men-sing] / kəˈmɛn sɪŋ /

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.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of commencing

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

Reports indicate SpaceX is targeting a June listing with trading commencing shortly after.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The squad is set to be named in the week beginning 18 May, with an England training camp in Loughborough commencing on 25 May.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The U.K. plans to launch a new July 2036 gilt via syndication on the week commencing April 13.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

One kid kicked a football, commencing a mad scramble as a group of friends converged on the object of their delight.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

“Tower. Engine explosion! Cockpit lights out. Am commencing starboard turn to avoid populated area. Will attempt to punch out when wings are level. Wish me luck. Over.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

Related Words

• arising
• beginning
• starting
• stemming