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Definition of Diploma

1. Noun. A document certifying the successful completion of a course of study.

Definition of Diploma

1. n. A letter or writing, usually under seal, conferring some privilege, honor, or power; a document bearing record of a degree conferred by a literary society or educational institution.

Definition of Diploma

1. Noun. A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Diploma

1. a certificate of an academic degree [n -MAS or -MATA] / to furnish with a diploma [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Diploma

1. A letter or writing, usually under seal, conferring some privilege, honor, or power; a document bearing record of a degree conferred by a literary society or educational institution. Origin: L, fr. Gr, fr. To double, fr. Twofold. See Double. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diploma

Literary usage of Diploma

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

1. Annual Report by Ohio State Board of Agriculture (1876)
"Best bridge (model of) diploma* Best architectural drawings $20 Second best architectural ... Best dentist instruments diploma. Best set of mathematical and ..."

2. American Agriculturist (1847)
"Third best, diploma. The variety of horses which possesses size, ... Best sow $10 Third best, diploma. . _ _m Best lot of pigs under 10 mon th*. not less ..."

3. The Cultivator by New York State Agricultural Society (1846)
"Rust & Son, Syracuse, diploma. Portable Hunting and Fishing Case. ... WM Beauchamp, Jr. Skaneateles, diploma; Miss Cox, for Pencil Drawing diploma; ..."

4. The Cultivator: A Monthly Publication, Devoted to Agriculture by New York State Agricultural Society (1846)
"AJ Meneely, West Troy, diploma. Door-Lock and Sell-Pulls.—Dana & Price, Utica, $5. ... Mary C. Van Buren, Albany, $3, and diploma. Silk Patch Piano Corer. ..."

5. The American Agriculturist (1846)
"William Gardner, Geneva, diploma. Stare Pattern Carving.—JF Seymour, Utica, diploma. Mustard and Paste Blacking.—D. Murdock * Си., Albany, diploma. ..."

6. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1906)
"Д PPEAL by defendants from a judgment •O of the Circuit Court for Milwaukee County in favor of relator in a proceeding to compel the issuance of a diploma. ..."

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