Word
diploma
Phoneticsdiplo·ma
US/dɪˈpɫoʊmɑ/
UK/dɪplˈəʊmɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. an official document that shows you have finished a course of study or graduated from a school.
n. a certificate issued by an educational institution, such as a university or high school, testifying that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study.
Examples
“She proudly hung her high school diploma on the wall.”
“After three years of hard work, he finally received his diploma in graphic design during the graduation ceremony.”
“While a degree usually represents a multi-year academic program, a diploma often focuses on specific vocational skills required for immediate entry into a professional field.”
Examples
simple
“She proudly hung her high school diploma on the wall.”
contextual
“After three years of hard work, he finally received his diploma in graphic design during the graduation ceremony.”
complex
“While a degree usually represents a multi-year academic program, a diploma often focuses on specific vocational skills required for immediate entry into a professional field.”
Usage
Commonly takes the preposition 'in' to specify the subject of study.
Etymology
PIE word *dwóh₁ From Latin diplōma, from Ancient Greek δίπλωμα (díplōma, “folded paper, license”), from διπλόω (diplóō, “I double, fold over”), from διπλόος (diplóos, “double”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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