Senior Certificate, noun phrase

Also with small initials. The formal name for matriculation (sense 2). Also attributive.
1955 A. Delius Young Trav. in S. Afr. 37If you want to get a decent job of any sort, or go to a university, you’ve got to get your standard ten, that’s matric. or senior certificate.
1963 S.H. Skaife Naturalist Remembers 59Children began to take biology in the Junior Certificate, Senior Certificate and Matriculation examinations.
1970 Daily Dispatch 11 Dec. 6Umtata’s Hoërskool Transkei will be able to offer English higher to junior and senior certificate candidates next year.
Also with small initials.The formal name for matriculation (sense 2). Also attributive.
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