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diploma

/dɪˈpləʊmə/

Meanings
noun
A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study.

Examples :

"After graduating, Sarah received her diploma in history. "
education achievement

Related Words

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graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

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successfully adverb

/səkˈsɛsfəli/

In a successful manner; with success; without failing.

"He successfully climbed the mountain."

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history noun

/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/

The aggregate of past events.

"History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes."

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received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

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recipient noun

/ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/

One who receives.

"My e-mail never reached the intended recipient."

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testifying verb

/ˈtɛstɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪɪŋ/

To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.

"The witness is testifying in court today about what she saw on the night of the crime. "

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institution noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

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issued verb

/ˈɪsjuːd/ /ˈɪʃjud/

To flow out, to proceed from, to come out or from.

"The rents issuing from the land permitted him to live as a man of independent means."

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educational noun

/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/

A free (or low cost) trip for travel consultants, provided by a travel operator or airline as a means of promoting their service. A fam trip

"The travel agency offered an educational trip to the Caribbean for its consultants. "

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completed verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪd/

To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

"He completed the assignment on time."