Diploma vs. Diplomate

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.

Diplomatenoun

A professional who has earned a diploma.

Diplomateverb

(transitive) To award a diploma to.

Diplomateverb

To invest with a title or privilege by diploma.

Diplomatenoun

medical specialist whose competence has been certified by a diploma granted by an appropriate professional group

Diplomatenoun

a person who holds a diploma, especially a doctor certified as a specialist by a board of examiners.