Meaning of the word diploma in English

What does diploma mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

diploma

US /dɪˈploʊ.mə/
UK /dɪˈploʊ.mə/
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Noun

1.

a certificate awarded by an educational establishment to show that someone has successfully completed a course of study

Example:
She received her diploma after four years of hard work.
He hung his engineering diploma on the wall.
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