Baccalaureate

Pronunciation: /ˌbækəˈlɔːriːət/

Baccalaureate (noun)

  1. A degree awarded to students after completing high school or secondary education.
  2. A degree given to students after they finish their first university studies.

Examples

  • Many students aim to earn their baccalaureate before pursuing higher education.
  • A baccalaureate is often required for many professional careers.

Common collocations: earn a baccalaureate, obtain a baccalaureate, pursue a baccalaureate, complete a baccalaureate

Synonyms of Baccalaureate

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