doctorate
Americannoun
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any of several academic degrees of the highest rank, as the Ph.D. or Ed.D., awarded by universities and some colleges for completing advanced work in graduate school or a professional school.
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an honorary degree conferring the title of doctor upon the recipient, as with the LL.D. degree.
noun
Other Word Forms
- predoctorate noun
Etymology
Origin of doctorate
First recorded in 1670–80; from Medieval Latin doctōrātus; doctor, -ate 3
Example Sentences
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When she was in her 60s, she began working on a doctorate in public administration at Virginia Tech and completed it after recovering from a massive stroke.
The immigration court terminated the removal proceedings against Ozturk, who was completing a doctorate on a student visa, on Jan. 29, according to her lawyers.
The Tampa resident built a successful life in the U.S., raising three daughters, earning four master’s degrees and a doctorate, and performing community service that earned numerous awards.
One of his proudest moments was being given an honorary doctorate in 2022 and he has since created a number of scholarships to support aspiring artists.
From BBC
Pearcey, who has doctorate in nuclear physics, has been a prominent local campaigner.
From BBC
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