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culmination

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noun/ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən//ˌkʌl.məˈneɪ.ʃən//ˌkal.mɪˈnæɪ.ʃən/
  1. 1

    The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.countableuncountable

  2. 2

    An endpoint arrived at after some series of actions or events, or some period, usually after the series or period has ended. The sum of something.CanadaUKcountable

    • The culmination of this lead happened in 1998 when an informant came forward with details that tied the suspects to a specific disposal location.
  3. 3

    An attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.UScountableuncountable

  4. 4

    A ceremony marking the completion of studies at an elementary school, middle school or junior high school.UScountableuncountable

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