diploma — an official document awarded by an educational institution certifying that someone has successfully completed a course of study
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an official document awarded by an educational institution certifying that someone has successfully completed a course of study
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈploʊmə/
Example Sentences
- My mom laminated my kindergarten diploma and still shows it to guests 20 years later.
- He finally received his diploma after six years of part-time study.
- The diploma was so fancy that it looked more expensive than his actual education.
diploma
NOUN[/dɪˈploʊmə/]
an official document awarded by an educational institution certifying that someone has successfully completed a course of study
She proudly holds her diploma after four long years of study.
Her diploma brings sweet aroma, even through the coma
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'diploma' meaning 'folded paper' or 'license,' derived from Greek 'diplōma' (from 'diploos' meaning 'double' or 'folded'). The term originally referred to official documents that were folded for authenticity and later came to mean any official certificate.
Breakdown
Greek 'di-' (double) + 'ploē' (fold) = 'diplōma' (folded document/license) → Latin 'diploma' → English 'diploma' (official educational certificate)
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📝Examples
“My mom laminated my kindergarten diploma and still shows it to guests 20 years later.”
“He finally received his diploma after six years of part-time study.”
“The diploma was so fancy that it looked more expensive than his actual education.”
“She framed her diploma and hung it in her office to impress clients.”
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