honors degree

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Honors Degree

Definition:

An honors degree is an academic distinction conferred upon students who have achieved outstanding performance and exceptional results in their undergraduate studies. It typically requires students to complete advanced coursework, maintain a high grade point average, and often includes a research component.

Senses:

Noun: A degree with honors awarded to a student upon successful completion of an undergraduate program, indicating exceptional academic achievement.
Noun: A program or specific track within an undergraduate degree that provides a higher level of challenge and academic rigor.

Sample Sentences:

She graduated with an honors degree in Mathematics, earning recognition for her exceptional academic achievements.
John chose to pursue the honors degree track in History to challenge himself academically and broaden his knowledge.
The university offers an honors degree program in Engineering, attracting high-achieving students from around the country.