Definition of diploma Diploma

/dɪplowˈmʌ/ - [diplowmu] - di•plo•ma

We found 6 definitions of diploma from 6 different sources.

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What does diploma mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: diplomas

diploma - a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
  sheepskin
  credential, credentials, certificate, certification a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • diploma (n.)
    A letter or writing, usually under seal, conferring some privilege, honor, or power; a document bearing record of a degree conferred by a literary society or educational institution.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • diploma
    di-plō′ma, n. a writing conferring some honour or privilege, as a university degree, &c.—v.t. to furnish with a diploma. [L.,—Gr. diplōma, a letter folded double—diploos, double.]

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  • A diploma is a certificate you receive when you have studied on a subject with good results. For many jobs a diploma is needed, because it proves that you are good at the subject you studied.

Part of speech

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  • diploma, verb, present, 1st person singular of diploma (infinitive).
  • diploma, verb (infinitive).
  • diploma, noun, singular of diplomas / diplomata.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

diploma in sign language
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