Definitions for baccalaureate
ˌbæk əˈlɔr i ɪt, -ˈlɒr-bac·calau·re·ate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. baccalaureatenoun

   a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies

2. bachelor's degree, baccalaureatenoun

   an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 3 votes

1. baccalaureatenoun

   The first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges; a bachelor degree.

2. baccalaureatenoun

   A high school completion exam and qualification awarded in many countries (e.g. Finland, France, Moldova, Romania), designed to enable students to go on to higher education.

3. baccalaureatenoun

   A farewell address in the form of a sermon delivered to a graduating class.

4. Etymology: From baccalauréat, from baccalaureatus, from baccalaureus, an alteration of baccalarius, to resemble bacca lauri (the ancient symbol of victory). Compare Bachelor.

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1. baccalaureate

   A baccalaureate is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a specific course of study. It typically requires the completion of a certain number of credits or courses in a specific field of study, such as arts, sciences, or business. Baccalaureate programs generally last for four years, although the duration may vary depending on the country and institution. The degree is typically considered the first level of higher education and can be a prerequisite for pursuing advanced degrees or entering certain professions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Baccalaureatenoun

   the degree of bachelor of arts. (B.A. or A.B.), the first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges

2. Baccalaureatenoun

   a baccalaureate sermon

3. Baccalaureateadjective

   pertaining to a bachelor of arts

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Baccalaureate

   bak-ka-law′re-āt, n. the university degree of bachelor.—adj. Baccalau′rean [Low L. baccalaureus, corrupted from, baccalarius, with some imaginary reference to bacca lauri, the laurel berry. See Bachelor.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of baccalaureate in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of baccalaureate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=baccalaureate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Baccalaureate
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baccalaureate
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=baccalaureate