ged
1 Americannoun
plural
ged,plural
geds-
general educational development.
-
general equivalency diploma.
Etymology
Origin of ged
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English gedde, from Old Norse gedda “pike”
Example Sentences
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Ged Futter spent fifteen years working as a buyer for Asda.
From BBC
“I never finished my last year of high school, so I’m trying to pass a test called the GED. And then if I can pass that, I could maybe even try for a college degree. But I’m starting small.”
From Literature
“Anyway,” Mom continues, “that’s a long way off. GED first. Do you want to come with me this time? You could choose some books, just for fun.”
From Literature
Mom immediately takes out her books to study, since she’s decided she wants to try taking her first GED practice test this week.
From Literature
“I failed my GED practice test last night. How will I ever go to college if I can’t even pass a practice GED test that a teenager should be able to understand? I’m thirty-six, and I live in a motel room with my daughter.”
From Literature
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