Matric
(Ireland, historical, informal) The Matriculation Examination of the National University of Ireland (last held in 1992).
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(Ireland, historical, informal) The Matriculation Examination of the National University of Ireland (last held in 1992).
Entrance is on the basis of the Matriculation Examination (Matric) of the National University of Ireland (N.U.I.) held in June and September each year. Passes in the Leaving Certificate (L. C.) in the requisite subjects, or in the Genera…
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A pass in some university examinations.
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In standard English, matriculation is the formal process of enrolling in a university or college. In Scotland, it also specifically refers to the registration of armorial bearings with the Court of the Lord Lyon. In Commonwealth education systems it can also refer to a qualifying examination result. The word is standard academic vocabulary rather than slang, but carries distinct meanings by region.
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Enrollment in a college or university.
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(Ireland) The certificate awarded to Irish students who pass the state examinations at the end of secondary school.
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(Scotland) A registration of armorial bearings.