Certificate vs. Diploma

Certificatenoun

A document containing a certified statement.

Certificatenoun

A document evidencing ownership or debt.

Certificatenoun

A document serving as evidence as a person has completed an educational course, issued either by an institution not authorised to grant diplomas, or to a student not qualifying for a diploma.

Certificatenoun

(computing theory) The information needed in order to verify a positive answer to a problem.

Certificateverb

To supply with a certificate, especially following certification

Certificatenoun

A written testimony to the truth of any fact; as, certificate of good behavior.

Certificatenoun

A written declaration legally authenticated.

Certificateverb

To verify or vouch for by certificate.

Certificateverb

To furnish with a certificate; as, to certificate the captain of a vessel; a certificated teacher.

Certificatenoun

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

Certificatenoun

a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends;

Certificateverb

present someone with a certificate

Certificateverb

authorize by certificate

Diplomanoun

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

Diplomanoun

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.

Diplomanoun

a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

Diploma

A diploma is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as college or university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study. The word diploma also refers to an academic award which is given after the completion of study in different courses such as diploma in higher education, diploma in graduation or diploma in post-graduation.