doctorate
word
Definition
A doctorate is the highest academic degree that a university gives, often after several years of study and original research.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or academic contexts. People often say 'PhD' as a specific type of doctorate. Used with 'earn', 'have', or 'hold' a doctorate. Not the same as 'medical doctor' (MD); 'doctorate' refers to the degree, not the profession.
Spanish: doctoradoPortuguese (BR): doutoradoPortuguese (PT): doutoramentoChinese (Simplified): 博士学位Chinese (Traditional): 博士學位Hindi: डॉक्टरेटArabic: دكتوراهBengali: ডক্টরেট - পিএইচডিRussian: докторская степеньJapanese: 博士号Vietnamese: tiến sĩKorean: 박사 학위Turkish: doktoraUrdu: ڈاکٹریٹIndonesian: gelar doktor - doktor
Example Sentences
He is studying for a doctorate in engineering.
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She earned her doctorate in biology last year.
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A doctorate usually takes several years to complete.
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It’s not easy to get a doctorate, but it opens many doors.
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After finishing my doctorate, I started teaching at the university.
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You don’t need a doctorate to understand this book.
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