Graduate

/ˈgrædʒ.u.eɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who has completed a course of study, especially at a college or university.

She is a recent graduate from Harvard University.

A person who has received a degree or diploma.

He is a graduate in computer science.

A person who has completed a specific level of education.

The school's graduates are known for their academic excellence.

verb

To complete a course of study and receive a degree or diploma.

She will graduate from medical school next year.

To move up to a more advanced level in education.

He graduated high school before pursuing a university degree.

From Latin 'graduatus', the past participle of 'gradus', meaning 'step'.

graduate with honors

To complete a degree with high academic achievement.

graduate school

An advanced program of study after obtaining a bachelor's degree.

to graduate from

To complete a course of study at a specific institution.

alumni

Graduates or former students of a school.

bachelor

A person who has received a bachelor's degree.

degree

An academic rank conferred by a college or university.

Grad

Hey, did you hear? Jake's a grad now!

Cap and gown

It's that time of year again; cap and gown season is here!