valedictorian

/,vælidik'tɔ:riən/
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valedictorian

The valedictorian receives her diploma on the graduation stage.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The top-ranking student in a graduating class: A "valedictorian" is the student who has achieved the highest academic standing (typically the highest grade point average) in their graduating class from a high school, college, or university.
    • The student who delivers the farewell speech: Traditionally, this top-ranking student is given the honor of delivering the "valedictory address," a farewell speech, at the graduation ceremony (commencement).
Usage
  • The title "valedictorian" is an academic honor awarded based on grades.
  • It is used as a countable noun to refer to the specific person who holds this title.
  • The role of the valedictorian is often associated with delivering a speech that reflects on the shared experiences of the graduating class and looks toward the future.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Maria was named valedictorian of her high school class.
    • The valedictorian's speech was both humorous and inspiring.
    • He graduated as valedictorian with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be named/selected as valedictorian": This phrasing is commonly used to describe receiving the honor.
    • She was named valedictorian after four years of dedicated study.
  • "Valedictorian status": Refers to the position or rank of being the valedictorian.
    • He earned valedictorian status through consistent hard work.
Variants and Related Words
  • Valedictory (adj/noun): Pertaining to a farewell. As a noun, it is the formal term for the farewell speech itself.
    • The valedictory address marked the end of their academic journey.
  • Salutatorian (noun): The student who ranks second highest in the graduating class, who may deliver an opening speech (the salutatory address) at the ceremony.
Synonyms
  • Top graduate: A more general term for the student with the highest rank.
  • First in class: A descriptive phrase for the highest academic position.
Related Phrases
  • To deliver the valedictory: To give the farewell speech.
    • It is a great honor to deliver the valedictory.
  • Valedictorian address/speech: The specific speech given by the valedictorian.
    • Her valedictorian speech thanked the teachers and families.
valedictorian

The valedictorian receives her diploma on the graduation stage.

Noun
  1. the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement

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