Definition of 'diploma mill' in The Oxford English Dictionary

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  1. George Brown

    George Brown Active Member

    The Oxford English Dictionary (2nd Ed), online version provides the following definition of a 'diploma mill':

    12. Chiefly N. Amer. (depreciative). An institution that provides education, medical treatment, or a similar service on an intensive basis, primarily for profit. Usu. with modifying word, as abortion, diploma, Medicaid, puppy mill, etc.

    WOW!!! Well that just about defines every single higher education institution I know!!!

    Cheers,

    George
     
    George Brown, Sep 18, 2004
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  2. bullet

    bullet New Member

    ERROR

    George,

    Maybe there is an error in the definition? That sounds like a legit school to me.
     
    bullet, Sep 19, 2004
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  3. maranto

    maranto New Member

    George...

    Post number 666? I think you need to add another comment before people start to talk. ;)

    Cheers (and happy 667, forthcoming, I'm sure).
    Tony
     
    maranto, Sep 20, 2004
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  4. George Brown

    George Brown Active Member

    Wow, the Number of The Beast Tony!!!! Are you into Crowley...I am! It's fate!

    Cheers,

    George
     
    George Brown, Sep 20, 2004
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