ALL meanings of cum laude
cum lau·de
C c - adverb cum laude If a college student graduates cum laude, they receive the third highest honor that is possible. The second-highest grade is known as magna cum laude, and the highest grade of all is known as summa cum laude. 3
- adverb cum laude with praise: the lowest of three designations for above-average achievement in examinations 3
- noun cum laude with praise: a phrase signifying above-average academic standing at the time of graduation from a college or university: the lowest of three categories 3
- adverb cum laude academic degree: with honours 1
- adverb cum laude with honor: used in diplomas to grant the lowest of three special honors for grades above the average. 1
- adverb cum laude With praise; an honor added to a diploma or degree for work that is above average. 0