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honors

n. · adj.
US //ˈɑnɝz// UK //ˈɒnəz// hon·ors
  1. 1 awards or respect (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    special awards or high praise given to someone for doing something great.

    formal accolades, awards, or public expressions of high respect bestowed upon an individual for significant achievements.

    Example

    The retired general received full military honors during the ceremony.

    Example

    The scientist was humbled to receive the highest honors the university could bestow, recognizing forty years of groundbreaking research in genetics.

  2. 2 advanced school classes (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate American English

    describes school classes that are more difficult or for students with high grades.

    denoting a course of study or a class designed for students who have shown exceptional academic ability.

    Example

    She is taking honors chemistry because she wants to be a doctor.

    Example

    Enrolling in honors programs often requires a minimum grade point average and a formal recommendation from a previous instructor.

    Usage

    Usually placed before the noun it describes.

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  1. 3 academic distinction (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate British English

    a high level of success in a university degree.

    a distinction conferred on a university degree for high proficiency or a specific program of study beyond the pass level.

    Example

    He graduated with first-class honors in history last summer.

    Example

    To graduate with honors, students must complete an original thesis and maintain a superior academic record throughout their four years of study.

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