Ged Meaning in English

word

US

ˈdʒiˈiˈdi/, /ˈɡɛd

JEE-EE-DEE, GED

UK

ɡɛd

GED

Definition

The GED is a test in the United States for people who did not finish high school; passing it shows your knowledge is equal to a high school diploma.

Usage & Nuances

'GED' stands for 'General Educational Development.' It is mostly discussed in the context of the United States and is not a university degree. Use 'get a GED', 'earn a GED', or 'study for the GED'. It is not the same as a high school diploma, but colleges and employers often accept it as an equivalent.

• Spanish: GED (certificado de equivalencia de secundaria en EE. UU.)
• Portuguese (BR): GED (certificado de equivalência do ensino médio nos EUA)
• Portuguese (PT): GED (certificado de equivalência do ensino secundário nos EUA)
• Chinese (Simplified): GED（美國高中同等學歷證書）
• Chinese (Traditional): GED（美國高中同等學歷證書）
• Hindi: GED (अमेरिका की हाई स्कूल समकक्ष परीक्षा)
• Arabic: GED (شهادة معادلة الثانوية العامة الأمريكية)
• Bengali: জিইডি (GED)
• Russian: GED - аттестат GED
• Japanese: GED（ジェネラル・エデュケーショナル・ディベロップメント）
• Vietnamese: GED
• Korean: GED (일반 교육 개발 자격)
• Turkish: GED - Genel Eğitim Geliştirme Diploması
• Urdu: جی ای ڈی (GED)
• Indonesian: GED

Example Sentences

I want to get my GED next year.

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She studied hard for the GED exam.

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My brother passed the GED last month.

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He dropped out of high school but later earned his GED.

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A lot of colleges accept the GED as proof of graduation.

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If you didn’t finish high school, the GED can open new job opportunities.

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