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| external degree |
a college or university diploma awarded to a nonmatriculated student who has earned credit through work experience, nonacademic training, independent study, or the passing of proficiency examinations. |
| late bloomer |
one who achieves maturity, proficiency, or the like at a more advanced age than is considered normal or usual. |
| letterman |
a male student who has earned a letter for proficiency in a sport. |
| musicianship |
proficiency, knowledge, or artistic sensitivity in playing, singing, or conducting music. |
| open admissions |
the policy of admitting any student who desires to attend a university, regardless of proficiency. |
| practiced |
having experience or proficiency. [1/2 definitions] |
| stickwork |
the use of a stick or sticks, or proficiency at such use, in an activity such as hockey or drum playing. |
| techie |
(informal) someone with an avid interest and high degree of proficiency in a technical field, esp. electronic and computer technology. [1/2 definitions] |
| train |
to undergo or provide others with discipline or instruction in order to develop skills or attain proficiency. [1/12 definitions] |
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