Definition of diploma
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Examples of diploma in a Sentence
He earned his high school diploma by attending classes at night.
Recent Examples of diploma from the Web
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The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown (http://bit.ly/2rRvIGa ) reports that 18-year-old Maddi Runkles was awarded her diploma Saturday morning in a ceremony at the Benevola United Methodist Church in Boonsboro.
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Throw your graduation gown over your baseball uniform and accept your diploma.
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The alternative ceremonies at Harvard had printed programs, and incorporated the pageantry, ritual and solemnity of traditional commencements, though without the diplomas, which were reserved for the official university commencement.
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Roberto Koltun El Nuevo Herald Harris’ family is one of eight accepting diplomas from Miami-Dade public schools this year on behalf of children who didn’t live to see their graduation day.
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Co-valedictorians Carlyn Uhlir, of LaGrange Park, and Savannah Martinez, of Chicago, spoke to graduates prior to receiving their diplomas.
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But not all potential recruits, those with fresh diplomas or older ones, are eligible to enlist.
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Waubonsie Valley About 619 Waubonsie Valley seniors received their diplomas on Sunday afternoon.
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In December, Reynolds — in black gown and mortar board — stood with hundreds of graduates younger than her own children in Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum to receive her diploma for a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts.
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Origin and Etymology of diploma
Latin, passport, diploma, from Greek diplōma folded paper, passport, from diploun to double, from diploos
First Known Use: 1622
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DIPLOMA Defined for English Language Learners
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: a document which shows that a person has finished a course of study or has graduated from a school
DIPLOMA Defined for Kids
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: a certificate that shows a person has finished a course of study or graduated from a school
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