predegree

/ˈpriːdɪˌɡriː/ or /priːˈdiːɡriː/

Definitions

1. noun

A degree earned before an individual begins their main undergraduate program, often in a subject related to their intended major.

“She had earned a predegree in engineering before being accepted into the prestigious university’s computer science program.”

Synonyms

  • accelerated course
  • advanced placement

Antonyms

  • delayed enrollment
  • postgraduate degree