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noun
(THE POINT IN TIME WHEN SOMETHING STARTS)
The beginning of the movie was exciting. - Der Beginn des Films war spannend.
(THE POINT AT WHICH SOMETHING STARTS)
The start of the race was on time. - Der Start des Rennens war pünktlich.
(THE BEGINNING OR STARTING POINT OF SOMETHING)
The commencement ceremony took place outdoors. - Die Commencement-Zeremonie fand im Freien statt.