admission

/ədˈmɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of allowing someone to enter a place or a situation, or the fact of being allowed to do so

“She gained admission to the exclusive club after a long wait.”

2. noun

the amount of money paid to enter a place or an event, or the payment for being in a place or an event

“The admission fee to the concert was expensive, but it was worth it.”

3. noun

the fact of being recognized or acknowledged as having a particular quality or status

“The government’s admission of wrongdoing was a major scandal.”

4. noun

a statement or confession, especially one that is reluctant or unwilling

“The politician’s admission of guilt was a surprise to the public.”

5. verb

to allow someone to enter a place or a situation

“She was admitted to the hospital after a car accident.”

6. verb

to acknowledge or confess something

“He admitted to making a mistake in his previous statement.”

Synonyms

  • access
  • admittance
  • entrance
  • entry
  • permission

Antonyms

  • barrier
  • blockage
  • exclusion
  • rejection