Meaning & use
diploma
An official certificate awarded for completing a course of study.
See it in a sentence
She proudly hung her college diploma on the office wall.
He earned his high school diploma after finishing evening classes.
A note on using this word
A diploma typically confirms completion of a program, while a degree usually indicates a specific academic level attained.
Words with a similar meaning
certificate
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