noun · neutral
diploma
UK/dɪˈpləʊmə/US/dɪˈploʊmə/di·PLO·ma
a qualification awarded after completing a course of study, often at college level and shorter than a degree
Examples
“She completed a two‑year diploma in graphic design.”
“Many vocational colleges offer diplomas that are recognised by employers.”
“He received a diploma in hospitality management last month.”
Band 8 sentence
“After two years of vocational training I graduated with a diploma in graphic design.”
Collocations
- be awarded a diploma
- diploma in [subject]
- obtain/earn a diploma
Word family
Common mistakes
I got diploma in English.→I got a diploma in English.
She finished the diploma course last year.→She finished a diploma course last year.
diploma of computer science→diploma in computer science
Say it for a higher band
5certificate→6qualification→7+diploma
Synonyms
certificate
Easily confused
certificate
“She received a certificate for completing the short course.”
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