diploma

/dɪˈpləʊmə/noun

An official certificate from a school or college confirming that a student has finished a course of study or earned a degree.

Example sentences

“She framed her diploma and hung it on the office wall.”
“Her parents cheered as she walked across the stage to collect her diploma.”

You earn, receive, or hold a diploma. In American English it is strongly tied to finishing high school: 'high school diploma'.

Often confused with diploma

diploma vs degree: degree (noun): A qualification awarded by a university or college to show that a course of study has been completed.

Related words

principalThe person in charge of a school, especially an elementary, middle, or high school.curriculumThe full range of subjects and lessons taught at a school, college, or university.textbookA book that teaches a particular subject, written for students at schools or colleges.disciplineThe ability to control your own behavior; self-control.chalkboardA dark board with a slate or enamel surface for writing on with chalk, used before whiteboards became common.knowledgeInformation and understanding about a subject, place, or situation that a person has gained.