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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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Among them, pyramid schemes, membership fee fakes, credit repair cons, dubious health offers, fictitious diploma schools and illegitimate gaming services.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Parents or guardians do not need a high school diploma or GED to homeschool.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
The mother of four, whom O’Donnell host adopted with her ex-wife Kelli Carpenter in 1997, is also required to obtain a high school diploma or GED.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for diploma
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diploma. Accessed 6 Apr. 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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