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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Del Norte High bid farewell to its 645 seniors as the Class of 2025 received diplomas at a commencement ceremony on Thursday in the school’s stadium.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
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—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
In 1854, Yung Wing became the first Chinese graduate of an American university, earning a diploma from Yale.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
Rising juniors and seniors can finish earning their IB diplomas, but the school will not enroll any additional students in program.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
In 1854, Yung Wing became the first Chinese graduate of an American university, earning a diploma from Yale.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
Oelrichs says that while the role only requires a high school diploma, her success both professionally and financially were due to her extensive field experience and prior knowledge of the industry by that point.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 4 June 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 18 Jun. 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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