Definition: A person who is recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look, At this word “graduates,” a scholarly hook! The dictionary gives us a helpful plea, "A person recognized for what they can see!" Let's break it down in a rhyming way, you agree? It means someone who’s finished, happy and free! They’ve studied hard, with books piled high, At a university, reaching for the sky. They've met all the rules, they’ve done what was due, And now they receive a degree – it’s true! So “graduates” means those who have earned their prize, A diploma in hand, before our very eyes! Do you understand? Any questions to share?