diploma
noun
di·plo·ma
də-ˈplō-mə 
plural diplomas
1
2
: a writing usually under seal conferring some honor or privilege
3
: a document bearing record of graduation from or of a degree conferred by an educational institution
Examples of diploma in a Sentence
He earned his high school diploma by attending classes at night.
Recent Examples on the Web
Throughout her time here, Mohit has consistently demonstrated her commitment to academic excellence, taking more than 20 Advanced Placement, Dual Credit and Honors level classes in her time here, earning her an academic and technical honors diploma.
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Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024
The outlet reported that Jason and Travis’ parents Donna and Ed Kelce were in attendance at the diploma ceremony which was held at Fifth Third Arena.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
The other course provides students with the knowledge to pass the GED test, which is necessary to obtain a High School Equivalency diploma.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2024
Participants who only had a high school diploma or who had finished some college were also less likely to be vaccinated compared to those with at least one degree, according to the study.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
He was then presented his diploma by the university president Dr. Neville Pinto.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
After earning her nursing diploma from Harris Hospital in 1963, Rita worked at John Peter Smith Hospital.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
So university president Neville Pinto donned cap, gown and commencement regalia to present the brothers their diplomas.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
During the appearance, both men also finally picked up their diplomas, with Travis chugging a beer before grabbing his paperwork to the crowd’s wild applause.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Apr. 2024
Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024
The outlet reported that Jason and Travis’ parents Donna and Ed Kelce were in attendance at the diploma ceremony which was held at Fifth Third Arena.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
The other course provides students with the knowledge to pass the GED test, which is necessary to obtain a High School Equivalency diploma.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2024
Participants who only had a high school diploma or who had finished some college were also less likely to be vaccinated compared to those with at least one degree, according to the study.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
He was then presented his diploma by the university president Dr. Neville Pinto.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
After earning her nursing diploma from Harris Hospital in 1963, Rita worked at John Peter Smith Hospital.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
So university president Neville Pinto donned cap, gown and commencement regalia to present the brothers their diplomas.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
During the appearance, both men also finally picked up their diplomas, with Travis chugging a beer before grabbing his paperwork to the crowd’s wild applause.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diploma. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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diploma
noun
di·plo·ma
də-ˈplō-mə
: a document granting a special right, honor, or power
especially
: a document that shows a person has finished a course or graduated from a school
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