Diploma vs. Sheepskin

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.

Sheepskinnoun

(uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.

Sheepskinnoun

A diploma.

Sheepskinnoun

The tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on, especially when used for clothing, rugs, etc.

Sheepskinnoun

The skin of a sheep; or, leather prepared from it.

Sheepskinnoun

A diploma; - so called because usually written or printed on parchment prepared from the skin of the sheep.

Sheepskinnoun

tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

Sheepskinnoun

skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on

Sheepskinnoun

a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

Sheepskin

Sheepskin is the hide of a sheep, sometimes also called lambskin. Unlike common leather, sheepskin is tanned with the fleece intact, as in a pelt.