Definition of Baccalaureate

1. Noun. A farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies.


2. Noun. An academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies.

Definition of Baccalaureate

1. n. The degree of bachelor of arts (B.A. or A.B.), the first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges.

2. a. Pertaining to a bachelor of arts.

Definition of Baccalaureate

1. Noun. The first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges; a bachelor degree. ¹

2. Noun. A high school completion exam and qualification awarded in many countries (e.g. Finland, France, Moldova, Romania), designed to enable students to go on to higher education. ¹

3. Noun. (American English) A farewell address in the form of a sermon delivered to a graduating class. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Baccalaureate

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Baccalaureate

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baccalaureate (current term)
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Literary usage of Baccalaureate

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Assessment in Support of Instruction and Learning: Bridging the Gap Between by National Research Council (U.S.), Committee on Science Education K-12 (2003)
"George Pook, head of assessment for the International baccalaureate Organisation, explained that the IB was developed to provide a common curriculum for ..."

2. Minutes by Michigan State Board of Education (1878)
"Applied Biology—baccalaureate D. Lake Superior State College 1. Social Welfare Aide—Less than ... Medical Laboratory Technology—Less than baccalaureate 4. ..."

3. Imaginary Obligations by Frank Moore Colby (1904)
"PART V RIGOURS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION baccalaureate SERMONS IN the month ... from the baccalaureate sermons which have been given in various parts of the ..."

4. Proceedings of the second Pan American scientific congress: Washington, U. S by Glen Levin Swiggett (1917)
"Papers presented : Education for the baccalaureate degree as administered in agricultural colleges, by Alfred Charles True. Training of girls and women for ..."

5. On the Road to Economic Development: A Guide for Continuing Education by Peggy A. Richmond (1997)
"Doctoral Universities I: These institutions offer a full range of baccalaureate programs and are committed to graduate education through the doctorate. ..."

6. State Publications: A Provisional List of Official Publications of the by Richard Rogers Bowker (1908)
"baccalaureate address, by President Lewis, of the — Memorial address, by Hon. В. В. Lewis, at the University of Alabama. A plea for popular institutions, ..."

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