as in certificate
a document which shows that a person has finished a course of study or has graduated from a school
He earned his high school diploma by attending classes at night.
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She was released two days before graduation and rolled across the stage in a wheelchair to receive her diploma.
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Cedric Golden, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Hannah studied for high school equivalency exams, knowing a diploma could unlock other job opportunities.
—John Branch, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
In an age of rampant grade inflation, dubious credit-recovery programs, and a general slackening of academic standards, those diplomas and grades don’t mean much—and surely don’t indicate that graduates are academically prepared for the rigor of college.
—Michael J. Petrilli, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
And while a high school diploma or GED is mandatory, a university degree is not required.
—Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
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Cedric Golden, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Hannah studied for high school equivalency exams, knowing a diploma could unlock other job opportunities.
—John Branch, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
In an age of rampant grade inflation, dubious credit-recovery programs, and a general slackening of academic standards, those diplomas and grades don’t mean much—and surely don’t indicate that graduates are academically prepared for the rigor of college.
—Michael J. Petrilli, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
And while a high school diploma or GED is mandatory, a university degree is not required.
—Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diploma. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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