Senior
A student in the final year of high school (grade 12) or college.
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- United States
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Related terms
- Junior United States
- A student in the third year of high school (grade 11) or college.
- Graduation All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
- Completing a course of study, and the ceremony celebrating it; in the US high school graduation is a major event.
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