0 an organization that gives educational qualifications to people in exchange for money, without them having to do any or much studying: --
In the late 1800s, many physicians had degrees from diploma mills and no practical experience.
When he reviewed the resumes, he found hundreds that listed known diploma mills.
Many of the people working with me got their Masters or PhD through diploma mills.
With the internet, suddenly diploma mills could base their operations anywhere on the globe.