English > academic degree: 1 sense > noun 1, communication| Meaning | An award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study. |
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| Synonym | degree |
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| Narrower | associate degree, associate | A degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies |
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| bachelor's degree, baccalaureate | An academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies |
| doctor's degree, doctorate | One of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university / university |
| honorary degree, honoris causa | A degree conferred to honor the recipient |
| honours, honours degree | A university / university degree with honors |
| law degree | degree conferred on someone who successfully completes law school |
| master's degree | An academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree |
| Broader | award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels | A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction |
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| Spanish | diploma, grado académico, grado, título |
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| Catalan | diploma, grau acadèmic |
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