diploma
/dɪˈpləʊmə/
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Also seen as: diplomas · diplomata
Meaning · English
A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study.
Noun
Examples
get a diploma
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “diploma” mean?
A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study.
Is “diploma” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.