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.
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Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
And the poll showed that for many graduates, student debt lingers long after their diploma is in their hands.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
As a senior, Branch’s course load is substantial as an IB diploma candidate.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025
The analysis found that a typical college graduate earns about $80,000 a year, compared with $47,000 for a worker with a high school diploma.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diploma. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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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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