This is the 5414th most frequent Arabic word.
دفعة
"دفعة" means "a batch, installment, or push."
Here, 'دفعة' refers to a partial payment or installment made toward a financial obligation.
سدد أحمد دفعة من قرضه البنك.
Ahmad paid a installment of his bank loan.
In this context, 'دفعة' means a group or batch, indicating a collection of students graduating together.
تخرَّجت دفعة جديدة من طلاب الجامعة هذا العام.
A new cohort of university students graduated this year.
In this usage, 'دفعة' refers to a push or spur, symbolizing support or motivation.