Meaning: the highest degree awarded from a university, graduate school or other approved educational organization.
The passive (left-handed) handshape is a general classifier for "undergraduate". The right "2" handshape would signify the Masters. The "4" handshape, on the other hand, signifies the doctorate level of studies.
Meaning: PhD.
Related signs: DOCTOR/DR., MASTER (degree), BACHELOR degree, DEGREE.
ASL signs for the category of countries, including continents.
ASL signs for the category of cities around the world plus states and provinces in North America. Note that many loanwords/signs are borrowed from other countries if not available in ASL.
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