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| di·plo·ma [ di plṓmə ] (plural di·plo·mas) |
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1. course certificate: a certificate given by a high school, college, university, or professional organization, indicating that somebody has completed a course of education or training and reached the required level of competence
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2. official paper describing rights and privileges: a written document or charter, especially one that confers specific rights or privileges
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| [Mid-17th century. Via Latin< Greek, "folded paper" < diploun "fold, make double" < diploos "double"] |
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