GED (General Educational Development)
[/dʒiː.iː.ˈdiː/ or /ˌdʒɛn.ər.əl ˌɛd.ju.ˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/]
noun
Certificado de Desenvolvimento Educacional Geral; Diploma de Equivalência de Ensino Médio
1. A standardized test in the United States that certifies that a test taker has high-school-level academic skills, intended for those who did not complete traditional high school education
She earned her GED after studying for six months and passing the exam.
Ela obteve seu Certificado de Desenvolvimento Educacional Geral após estudar por seis meses e passar no exame.
2. The credential or certificate awarded upon successful completion of the GED examination
Many employers accept a GED as equivalent to a high school diploma.
Muitos empregadores aceitam o Certificado de Desenvolvimento Educacional Geral como equivalente a um diploma de ensino médio.
3. A program offering instruction and preparation for individuals seeking to obtain their GED credential
The community college offers a GED program for adult learners.
A faculdade comunitária oferece um programa de Certificado de Desenvolvimento Educacional Geral para alunos adultos.
The GED is a distinctly American educational credential with significant cultural and socioeconomic implications in the United States. It serves as an alternative pathway to high school completion for adults, immigrants, and individuals who left school early. In Brazil, while the direct equivalent system differs (such as EJA - Educação de Jovens e Adultos), the GED is recognized among international employers and for those seeking to study in the US. The test has become increasingly important as a marker of basic educational competency in the American job market.
NYC Slang
GED (same acronym used in NYC; informally 'the GED' or 'taking the GED')
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