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summa cum laude
(summa cum laude)
Pronunciation:
/ˌsʌmə kʌm ˈlɔːdiː, ˌsʊmə kʊm ˈlaʊdeɪ/
adverb
&
adjective
chiefly
North American
with the highest distinction:
[
as adverb
]
:
he graduated summa cum laude
[
as adjective
]
:
three scientific degrees, all summa cum laude
Origin:
Latin, literally 'with highest praise'
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