Academic Degree (Noun)
Meaning
An award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; "he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She decided to pursue a higher academic degree to specialize in her field and increase her job prospects.
- His academic degree in engineering has allowed him to secure a high-paying job with a prestigious company.
- The university's stringent requirements made it difficult for students to obtain an academic degree in the highly competitive program.
- After completing her coursework, she was awarded an academic degree from a renowned institution.
- He proudly displayed his academic degree on the wall of his office as a symbol of his achievement and hard work.