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diploma

noun

Definition of diploma

as in certificate

a document which shows that a person has finished a course of study or has graduated from a school He earned his high school diploma by attending classes at night.

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Recent Examples of diploma Salazar said Jester had worked hard in juvenile hall to earn a high school diploma and had resolved to stay out of trouble. — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 One of the program’s most vivid proof points is Joshua Hawkins, who earned his high school diploma, worked minimum-wage jobs and kept wondering whether something more was possible. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Others say such administrative matters won’t lessen the career impact a Howard diploma can have. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 The measure also prohibits undocumented students from enrolling in adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges, which help prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diploma

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But don't expect my import certificate idea to go down there with Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations or anything.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
The analysis, which includes a searchable database, covers nearly 3,000 certificate, associate and bachelor programs at private, nonprofit and public universities across California.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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Technical sheets and certification data The release of ElectroFlex broadens the technical work at SolarWindow, which previously focused on liquid coatings that turn building window glass into power-generating surfaces.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Digital passports are now accessible directly on Tod’s website, giving shoppers information on materials, production processes, locations and company certifications.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

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