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graduand

/ɡɹædjuːˈænd/

Meanings
noun
A student who has completed the requirements for, but has not yet been awarded, a particular degree.

Examples :

"Even though the graduation ceremony is next week, Sarah is already considered a graduand because she finished all her coursework and passed her final exams. "
education person achievement degree

Related Words

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requirements noun

/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənts/

A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

"There was a requirement of the government on citizens for paying taxes."

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awarded verb

/əˈwɔːrdɪd/ /ɔˈwɔːrdɪd/

To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge

"the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant"

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because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

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considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

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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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finished verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃt/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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coursework noun

/ˈkɔːswɜːk/ /ˈkɔːswɜːrk/

Work carried out by students of a particular course; it is assessed and counts towards the grade given.

"My final grade in history depends heavily on my coursework, which includes essays and presentations. "

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already adverb

/ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/

Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

"The students are already finished with their homework. "

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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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graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "

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completed verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪd/

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

"He completed the assignment on time."