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diploma

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //dɪˈpɫoʊmɑ// UK //dɪplˈəʊmɐ// diplo·ma

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

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”).

Usage

Commonly takes the preposition 'in' to specify the subject of study.

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