Diploma

Pronunciation: /dɪˈploʊmə/

Definitions of diploma

noun a certificate awarded by an educational institution, typically after completing a course of study

Example Sentences

A1 I received my diploma after completing my high school education.

A2 She proudly displayed her diploma on the wall of her office.

B1 Having a diploma in business administration helped me land my first job.

B2 Earning a diploma in computer science opened up many career opportunities for me.

C1 His diploma in engineering from a prestigious university gave him a competitive edge in the job market.

C2 The renowned professor was awarded an honorary diploma for his contributions to the field of physics.

Examples of diploma in a Sentence

formal He proudly displayed his diploma on the wall of his office.

informal She finally got her diploma after years of hard work.

slang I'm gonna graduate and get my diploma, no doubt about it.

figurative Earning your diploma in life often requires facing challenges head-on.

Grammatical Forms of diploma

• plural: diplomas
• comparative: more diploma
• superlative: most diploma
• present tense: diploma
• future tense: will diploma
• perfect tense: have diploma
• continuous tense: is diplomaing
• singular: diploma
• positive degree: diploma
• infinitive: to diploma
• gerund: diplomaing
• participle: diplomaed

Origin and Evolution of diploma

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'diploma' originated from the Greek word 'diploma', which means a folded paper or document.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a document or certificate, the word 'diploma' has evolved to also denote an official document conferring a privilege or honor, such as a diploma awarded by an educational institution.