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diploma
/dɪˈploʊ.mə/
[/dɪˈploʊ.mə/]
a certificate of qualification
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A diploma is a document awarded by a school or college to show a person has completed a course of study. It often counts as a formal qualification.
Example
She earned a diploma in business studies.
She earned a diploma in business studies.
Etymology
From Greek 'diploma' meaning a folded paper.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to a qualification between a certificate and a degree.