The university degree
Example: University degree certifies completion of higher education
Definition
"The university degree" refers to an official certification awarded by a university to a student who has successfully completed a prescribed course of study, typically at the undergraduate or graduate level. It signifies academic achievement and qualification in a specific field of education.
Etymology
The phrase "the university degree" combines two elements: 'university,' which comes from the Latin word 'universitas,' meaning 'the whole' or 'community,' originally referring to a guild of teachers and scholars, and 'degree,' derived from the Latin 'degradus,' meaning 'a step or stage.' Together, they represent a formal academic step granted by an educational institution.
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"The university degree" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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