diploma

[dɪˈpləʊmə]

diploma Definition

a certificate awarded by an educational establishment to show that someone has successfully completed a course of study.

Using diploma: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "diploma" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She received her high school diploma last year.

  • Example

    He proudly displayed his college diploma on the wall.

  • Example

    I need to get my diploma translated for my job application.

diploma Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with diploma

  • an institution that awards academic degrees and diplomas with substandard or no academic study and without recognition by official educational accrediting bodies

    Example

    The company was found to have hired employees with fake degrees from a diploma mill.

  • a policy in some US states that allows law school graduates to practice law without taking the bar exam

    Example

    Wisconsin is the only state in the US that still has diploma privilege.

  • a course of study that leads to the award of a diploma rather than a degree

    Example

    The school offers a one-year diploma course in graphic design.

Origins of diploma

from Greek 'diploma', meaning 'folded paper'

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Summary: diploma in Brief

A 'diploma' [dɪˈpləʊmə] is a certificate awarded by an educational institution to indicate successful completion of a course of study. It is often used as proof of qualification for employment or further education. Examples include 'She received her high school diploma last year,' and 'I need to get my diploma translated for my job application.'

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