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Dec 08, 2011,

diploma

Definition:
  1. A generic term for a formal document that acknowledges that a named individual has successfully completed a stated postsecondary education program of study.
  2. A term for any award beyond the bachelor’s level up to but excluding doctoral-level awards, including continuing education certification.


diplôme


Definition:
  1. Terme générique : document officiel indiquant qu’une personne a satisfait aux exigences d’un programme d’études postsecondaires donné.
  2. Terme désignant tout titre décerné au-delà du niveau du baccalauréat, y compris les certificats de formation continue, mais non le doctorat.



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