diploma

Definition

A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course 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”).

Example Sentences

• "get a diploma"
• "study for a diploma"
• "hold a further-education diploma"

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