laude

word

Definition

'Laude' is a Latin word used in academic honors to indicate a level of distinction, as in 'cum laude', meaning 'with honor'.

Usage & Nuances

'Laude' is not used by itself in English; it always appears as part of Latin honors phrases: 'cum laude', 'magna cum laude', 'summa cum laude'. These are formal and appear on diplomas or transcripts. Not commonly used in spoken English except when referring to academic achievements.

Spanish: laude (término académico en títulos universitarios)Portuguese (BR): laude (termo acadêmico em diplomas universitários)Portuguese (PT): laude (termo académico nos diplomas universitários)Chinese (Simplified): 优等（学位荣誉用语）Chinese (Traditional): 優等（學位榮譽用語）Hindi: लॉड (विश्वविद्यालय की उपाधियों में इस्तेमाल शब्द)Arabic: لاودي (مصطلح أكاديمي في شهادات الجامعات)

Example Sentences

She graduated cum laude from the university.

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His diploma says magna cum laude.

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Only a few students received summa cum laude honors.

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Getting cum laude means your grades were really high.

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Her parents were proud when she graduated magna cum laude.

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Not many people know what laude means unless they're familiar with academic awards.

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