diploma
Translation
diploma, certificate
Examples
She received her high school diploma.
She received her high school diploma.
He framed his college diploma and hung it on the wall.
He framed his college diploma and hung it on the wall.
Grammar Patterns
((a diploma)) a certificate of completion She earned her diploma last year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: certificate, degree, qualification
Etymology
From Greek 'diplōma' meaning 'folded paper', from 'di-' (two) and 'ploma' (fold). Official documents were historically folded.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'di-' (double) folded paper you receive upon graduation. It's your official diploma.