There is no such thing as getting a GED and no state awards anything called a "GED" or a general equivalency diploma or degree. The GED acronym is frequently misused to mean “general education degree” or "general education diploma,” when in fact the GED brand was developed as a trademark to identify the “tests of general educational development,” a term coined by the American Council on Education, the owner of the GED trademark, in the 1940’s to identify a battery of tests that measure proficiency in science, mathematics, social studies, reading and writing. Passing the GED test gives those who did not complete high school the opportunity to earn their high school credential, but no state awards a GED per se.
After dropping out of high school years ago, I am now preparing to pass the GED test and receive my high school equivalency credential so that I can go to college.
by thegreatemancipator January 22, 2013
A word originating from Blairgowrie, Scotland. The word Ged can be used to start or finish a sentence, it can commonly be used as a full stop. Ged is very commonly coupled with the two words DEAR MIN, '' Ged dear min ''. A common phrase used in Blairgowrie to emphasis an extraordinary event
Ged min, my boss overpaid me this week.
Have you seen the rain outside, its hammering down Ged!
Whats on tonight ged?
Ged dear min, that car just skidded into shaheeds shop!.
Have you seen the rain outside, its hammering down Ged!
Whats on tonight ged?
Ged dear min, that car just skidded into shaheeds shop!.
by Dictionaryladdie April 26, 2016
The thing to get for that guy who always sat in class doodling on his paper(Like me). Usually hated by jealous nerds for being so laid back and mellow, without stress, headaches, or a care in the world(Although that is hardly the case, most of the time). I like to call this Frank Grimes Syndrome. As much as you may or may not want to believe it, a person with a GED has as much a chance of going to college as someone with a diploma.
by Devil February 1, 2004
a diploma received after the recipient has passed a test that basically sums up the four years most people have to go through called high school. hey but i ait complainin/
by PISAN December 24, 2004
by nighthawk May 2, 2005
A test that is taken to get ur high school dipolma without the damn hassle of boring school. Its also the first step to being very successful. Generally for people who did horrible in school or like me who cut everyday, or immigrants. People who think the GED is for loser r morons!!
by polt May 9, 2005
by rogerthewhale December 18, 2010