Admission to a group (especially a college or university).(noun)
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Use "matric" in a sentence
""This is a clear indication that the so-called matric drop-outs or marginalised youth, if given a chance, can prove themselves to be among the best in the land," he said."
"This certificate was the equivalent of what was currently known as matric without university exemption."
""I wish she could be here today to see my 'matric' graduation ceremony," he said."