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diplomate

/ˈdɪpləmæt/ /ˈdɪploʊmæt/

Meanings
noun
A professional who has earned a diploma.

Examples :

"After passing all the board exams, the new doctor proudly became a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. "
education job

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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diploma noun

/dɪˈpləʊmə/

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

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

Illustration professional

professional noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/

A person who belongs to a profession

"My uncle is a professional engineer. "

Illustration earned

earned verb

/ɝnd/ /ɜːnd/

To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

"The student earned a good grade on the test by studying hard. "

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university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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medicine noun

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

"The medicine helped my grandmother feel better after she had the flu. "

Illustration became

became verb

/bɪˈkeɪm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students became quiet in the classroom when the teacher entered. "

Illustration passing

passing verb

/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/

To change place.

"The train is passing the station, changing location. "

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proudly adverb

/ˈpɹaʊdli/

In a proud manner.

"The student proudly raised her hand to answer the question. "

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

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internal adjective

/ɪnˈtɝnəl/

Inside of something

"We saw the internal compartments."