Meaning of the word "General Equivalency Diploma" in English
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General Equivalency Diploma
US /ˌdʒen.ər.əl ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lən.si dɪˈploʊ.mə/
UK /ˌdʒen.ər.əl ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lən.si dɪˈploʊ.mə/
Noun
1.
a certificate obtained in the US and Canada by people who did not complete high school, which is officially accepted as being the same as a high school diploma
Example:
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She earned her General Equivalency Diploma after studying for months.
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Many adults pursue a General Equivalency Diploma to improve their job prospects.
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