What is a diploma?

The Russian language is a developing phenomenon. New words constantly appear in it - neologisms. Often these are foreign words. However, over time, the word becomes common, because it is used in speech quite often and by a large number of people. So is the word "diploma", which is firmly embedded in the Russian language.

What is a diploma.? What does it mean?

"Diploma" is a word of Greek origin, literally it means "a document, a sheet folded in half".

The meanings of the word "diploma"

A diploma is a state document,indicating the completion of an average professional or higher education institution. This document gives you the right to work in the specialty indicated in it. For example: "Diplomas were awarded to young doctors in a solemn atmosphere."
This is a document on the appropriation of an appropriate title, awards. For example: "In the mayoralty the head of the municipality handed diplomas of different degrees to the winners of the professional competition" Teacher of the Year. ""
Diploma is awarded and as a reward inany competitions - sports, music and others. In this case, the word is synonymous with the word "literacy". For example: "The participants were awarded diplomas 1, 2 and 3 degrees for winning the city competition" Young Talents. ""
In colloquial speech, the word "diploma" meansgraduate work, which is written by graduates of educational institutions. For example: "Prior to the graduation, very little time left, so he asked for help from a classmate."

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