Synonyms for conferral
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of conferring something; conferment.
The conferral date of an award shall be the date of approval by the Vice-Chancellor.
Forms
- Plural
- conferrals → bestowals, conferments, bestowments…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| conferral | rising | |
| bestowal | steady | |
| conferment | falling | |
| bestowment | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- bestowal
- 10 letters
- conferment, bestowment