Diploma Abbreviations

Diploma is a term that derives from the Latin word diplōma , although its more remote origin is found in a Greek concept and can be translated as “doubling”. A diploma is a title, certificate or credential issued by an entity or corporation to accredit something (an academic degree, an award, etc.).

Examples: “Tomorrow, I will receive my diploma in college”, “The Law degree is at my parents ‘ house ”, “When Matias won the literary prize, he received 1,000 euros and a diploma”.

As a rule , diplomas are awarded by an educational institution when students complete a degree. Upon finishing primary school, secondary school or a university course, therefore, the graduate receives a diploma. It should be noted that, for legal purposes, the diploma is merely symbolic, since the document accrediting the academic degree obtained is the title.

Contests or skills also usually award diplomas to winners as a form of recognition. Often the first prize consists of cash or a trophy (or medal) along with the diploma, while second or third place only receives a diploma.

The classical or traditional meaning of diploma, on the other hand , refers to any document issued by public authority. In this case , the diploma comprises data such as the author, the addressee and the scribe who authenticates the document. The diploma, as an official order or instrument, bears the corresponding seal (or stamp) and has an original that is filed in a register.

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