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
He was then presented his diploma by the university president Dr. Neville Pinto.
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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
For instance, California gives prisoners digital tablets that can be used for communications and entertainment, and since late 2021 has gradually been providing secure laptops to prisoners who are enrolled in college, GED, and high school diploma programs.
—Don Thompson, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
While the new diplomas will not officially be in place until the class of 2029, schools can opt in to the diplomas once the Indiana State Board of Education approves the final version.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
STARs have a high school diploma or equivalent but not a four-year college degree.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Across the state, about 85.8 percent of students in the Class of 2023 earned diplomas within four years, the state data show, down slightly from a graduation rate of 86.3 percent for students from the previous class.
—Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
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
For instance, California gives prisoners digital tablets that can be used for communications and entertainment, and since late 2021 has gradually been providing secure laptops to prisoners who are enrolled in college, GED, and high school diploma programs.
—Don Thompson, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
While the new diplomas will not officially be in place until the class of 2029, schools can opt in to the diplomas once the Indiana State Board of Education approves the final version.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
STARs have a high school diploma or equivalent but not a four-year college degree.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Across the state, about 85.8 percent of students in the Class of 2023 earned diplomas within four years, the state data show, down slightly from a graduation rate of 86.3 percent for students from the previous class.
—Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diploma. Accessed 20 Apr. 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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