Meaning & use
baccalaureate
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A bachelor's degree, or a ceremonial address or service held for graduating students.
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She completed her baccalaureate in biology before applying to medical school.
The school held a baccalaureate service the evening before graduation.
A note on using this word
In the US, 'baccalaureate' often refers specifically to a graduation ceremony or sermon, separate from commencement, in addition to naming the degree itself.
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bachelor's degree
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