diploma
/ˈdɪpləmə/ · dip·lo·ma
noun
- A document awarded to a student upon completion of a course of study, typically at a university or college. She proudly held up her diploma after graduating from law school.
- A certificate or document issued to a person in recognition of their expertise or achievement in a particular field. He received a diploma in photography from a renowned institution.
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Did you know? The word 'diploma' has been used in various forms since ancient Greece, where it referred to a document issued to soldiers as proof of their military service.